Italian Beans with Pesto

Ingredients

• 2 lb. fresh green beans
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 c. fresh basil leaves, packed
• 2 T. pine nuts (pignoli nuts)
• 1/4 c. olive oil
• 1 lg. garlic clove, mashed
• 1/3 c. chopped fresh Parsley leaves
• 1/4 c. grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

1. Parboil beans; drain well.
2. Make pesto by placing oil, salt, garlic, basil, Parsley and nuts in blender or food processor; puree.
3. Add Cheese and blend again. Dilute as needed with more oil and a little hot water.
4. Toss with beans and serve at room temperature.

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