Description
A vibrant and healthy savory side dish featuring crisp French green beans tossed in an aromatic scratch-made pesto of fresh mint basil toasted pistachios Parmesan and pecorino Romano cheese.
Ingredients
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1 lb French green beans.
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1/2 cup fresh mint leaves.
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1/2 cup fresh basil leaves.
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1/3 cup pecorino Romano.
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1/3 cup Parmesan cheese.
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1/3 cup shelled pistachios.
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1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil.
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1 tsp lemon juice.
Instructions
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Blanch trimmed green beans in boiling salted water for 60 seconds then shock instantly inside an ice bath.
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Drain the cooled pods and pat them completely dry with a kitchen cloth to preserve the structural crunch layer.
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Combine mint basil cheeses lemon zest lemon juice and toasted pistachios inside a food processor bowl.
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Pulse the machine while slowly streaming in extra virgin olive oil until a stable velvet-like textured pesto forms for your Green Beans.
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Toss the dry green beans with the thick herb paste inside a large mixing bowl until fully coated.
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Transfer to a platter and garnish with extra chopped pistachios lemon zest and a gloss drizzle of olive oil for an artisanal finish.
Notes
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Shocking the boiled beans instantly in ice water is the secret to a professional-grade color stability for these Green Beans.
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Fiber-rich green beans provide a sophisticated and vegetable-heavy foundation while adhering to dietary rules.
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This dish is naturally pork-free and perfect for holiday social gatherings.
- Prep Time: ~ 15 mins.
- Cook Time: ~ 5 mins.
- Category: Side Dish.
- Method: Blanching/Blenders.
- Cuisine: Italian-Mediterranean Fusion.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: ~ 1 cup coated beans.
- Calories: ~ 245 kcal.
- Sugar: ~ 2 g.
- Sodium: ~ 190 mg.
- Fat: ~ 22 g.
- Saturated Fat: ~ 4 g.
- Unsaturated Fat: ~ 18 g.
- Trans Fat: ~ 0 g.
- Carbohydrates: ~ 9 g.
- Fiber: ~ 4 g.
- Protein: ~ 6 g.
- Cholesterol: ~ 10 mg.
Keywords: Green Beans, Pistachio Mint Pesto, Healthy Side Dish Ideas, Ice Shocked Haricots, Raw Herb Vegetable Tosses, New York Recipe.