Green Beans with Pesto
Fresh green beans tossed with homemade basil pesto. Ready in minutes!
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Servings: 4
Calories: 37kcal
Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon salt for the cooking water
- 1/2 pound fresh green beans trimmed
- 1 tablespoon Basil Pesto or to taste
- 1 tablespoon Parmesan cheese grated, optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Fill a medium saucepan with water. Set on the stovetop over high heat. Add the salt and bring to a boil. Add the green beans to the boiling water. Cook for 3-4 minutes, to al dente consistency. Transfer the hot green beans to a colander in the sink. Rinse with cold water to stop the cooking process and drain thoroughly.
- Return the green beans to the pan. Add the pesto and toss to coat; adjust the amount to suit your personal preference.
- Transfer to a serving dish and sprinkle with Parmesan cheese. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
Calories: 37kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 58mg | Potassium: 121mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 477IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 42mg | Iron: 1mg
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