Green Beans With Balsamic Pesto
Balsamic vinegar is a traditional Italian vinegar that has a sweet and tangy flavor, which adds depth to the dish.
This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 30 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.
Ingredients
- 500 gram Green beans
- 1 cup Basil leaves
- 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup Pine nuts
- 2 piece Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoon Balsamic vinegar
- 4 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
- Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook for 3-4 minutes until tender-crisp. Drain and set aside.
- In a food processor, combine basil leaves, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, garlic cloves, balsamic vinegar, olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Blend until smooth.
- In a large bowl, toss the cooked green beans with the balsamic pesto until well coated.
- Let the dish rest for 5 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
- Serve the green beans with balsamic pesto as a main course or side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 4
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 250kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 18g28%
- Total Carbohydrate 15g5%
- Sugars 5g
- Protein 8g16%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.