The recipe Crispy Green Beans with Pesto

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Crispy Green Beans with Pesto recipe is a Italian Side Dish meal that takes 10 minutes to make. If you enjoy Italian for Side Dish, you will like Crispy Green Beans with Pesto!

Crispy Green Beans with Pesto

Crispy Green Beans with Pesto Recipe
Crispy Green Beans with Pesto

The trick to learning to like vegetables you hate is to disguise their appearance and flavor. Think about what it is you dislike about that particular vegetable. I asked Fred why he's anti-green beans. It turns out that he remembers the long, mushy canned beans from childhood. Step 1: Chop the beans into 1-inch pieces. Step 2: Change texture. Sauté them in a bit of olive oil, salt and pepper on high heat until they're crispy on the outside and still slightly firm. Step 3: Change the flavor: Add pesto (with homemade lemony basil from the co-op) and an extra bit of parmesan cheese! Results: "Is this pasta?" Fred asks as I hand him a plate of beans.

Crispy Green Beans with Pesto

What Course Is Crispy Green Beans with Pesto?

Crispy Green Beans with Pesto is for Side Dish.


How Long Does Crispy Green Beans with Pesto Recipe Take To Prepare?

Crispy Green Beans with Pesto takes 5 minutes to prepare.


How Long Does Crispy Green Beans with Pesto Recipe Take To Cook?

Crispy Green Beans with Pesto takes 10 minutes to cook.


How Many Servings Does Crispy Green Beans with Pesto Recipe Make?

Crispy Green Beans with Pesto makes 4 servings.


What Are The Ingredients For Crispy Green Beans with Pesto Recipe?

The ingredients for Crispy Green Beans with Pesto are:

2 cups fresh green beans
1 T olive oil
2T pesto (from a jar is fine)
2T parmesan


How Do I Make Crispy Green Beans with Pesto?

Here is how you make Crispy Green Beans with Pesto:

Trim ends from green beans, then chop into 1" pieces. Heat olive oil over high heat in medium skillet. Add beans and cover skillet for two minutes. Uncover, add a sprinkle of salt and pepper and cook about 5 minutes, until crispy and caramelized on most sides. Add pesto and remove from heat. Sprinkle with parmesan and serve. Makes 4 1/2 cup servings. Number of Servings: 4Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SP_STEPF.


What's The Nutritional Info For Crispy Green Beans with Pesto?

The nutritional information for Crispy Green Beans with Pesto is:

  • Servings Per Recipe: 4
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 76.3
  • Total Fat: 5.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 3.2 mg
  • Sodium: 83.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 4.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.0 g
  • Protein: 2.5 g

What Type Of Cuisine Is Crispy Green Beans with Pesto?

Crispy Green Beans with Pesto is Italian cuisine.


What Dietary Needs Does Crispy Green Beans with Pesto Meet?

The dietary needs meet for Crispy Green Beans with Pesto is Vegetarian


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