CSA Special: Potatoes, Pesto and Beans Recipe

Name: CSA Special: Potatoes, Pesto and Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 cloves Garlic, Sliced; 1 bunch Basil, About 2 Cups Leaves, Tightly Packed; 1 cup Walnut Pieces; 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Plus More For Serving; 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Fresh Ground Black Pepper; ⅔ cups Olive Oil, Plus More For Serving; 1 pound Fresh Green Beans, Trimmed; 1 pound New Potatoes Scrubbed And Sliced Thinly; 2 cans Tuna Fillets Packed In Olive Oil; Drained

Servings: persons

3 cloves Garlic, Sliced
1 bunch Basil, About 2 Cups Leaves, Tightly Packed
1 cup Walnut Pieces
1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Plus More For Serving
1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
1/2 teaspoons Fresh Ground Black Pepper
⅔ cups Olive Oil, Plus More For Serving
1 pound Fresh Green Beans, Trimmed
1 pound New Potatoes Scrubbed And Sliced Thinly
2 cans Tuna Fillets Packed In Olive Oil; Drained

1
First make the pesto:
2
Blitz the garlic in a food processor for 5 seconds.
3
Add the basil and pulse until finely chopped.
4
Add the walnuts, cheese, salt and pepper and pulse until well combined.
5
With machine running slowly add the oil in a slow stream until pesto is loose and creamy.
6
Cook the beans and potatoes:
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Put the sliced potatoes in a large pot and add cold water to cover by 2 inches.
8
Bring to a boil over medium heat and cook until potatoes are firm but not fully cooked, approximately 6 minutes.
9
Add the green beans and cook an additional 3- minutes until beans are bright green but still have some snap.
10
Drain and spread vegetables on a shallow platter.
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Toss with 1 tablespoon olive oil.
12
Toss with 2/3 cup pesto (there will be extra, reserve for another use).
13
Add the tuna and toss again, being careful to leave tuna in largish chunks.
14
Taste and add kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste.
15
Pass additional grated Parmesan at the table.

2753

kcal

Calories

287

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cloves Garlic, Sliced, 1 bunch Basil, About 2 Cups Leaves, Tightly Packed, 1 cup Walnut Pieces, 1 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Plus More For Serving, and more.

Yes, CSA Special: Potatoes, Pesto and Beans falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

CSA Special: Potatoes, Pesto and Beans

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