Green Beans And New Potatoes With Mint Pesto Recipe

Name: Green Beans And New Potatoes With Mint Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts; 1 cup packed fresh mint leaves; 1/2 cup packed fresh parsley leaves; 1/3 cup olive oil; 1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1 garlic clove, minced (about 1 tsp.); 1/4 teaspoon sugar; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 1/4 lbs new potatoes, scrubbed and halved; 1 lb green beans or 1/2 lb green beans and 1/2 lb. wax bean, trimmed

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons chopped walnuts
1 cup packed fresh mint leaves
1/2 cup packed fresh parsley leaves
1/3 cup olive oil
1 tablespoon chopped fresh ginger
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced (about 1 tsp.)
1/4 teaspoon sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/4 lbs new potatoes, scrubbed and halved
1 lb green beans or 1/2 lb green beans and 1/2 lb. wax bean, trimmed

1
Toast walnuts in small skillet 4 to 5 minutes over medium heat, or until nuts are fragrant, shaking pan frequently. Cool.
2
Puree walnuts, mint, parsley, oil, ginger, lemon juice, garlic, sugar and salt in food processor or blender until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides of bowl once or twice. Transfer to bowl. Press plastic wrap onto surface of pesto to keep from turning brown, and let stand at room temperature for 1/2 hour, or up to 3 hours.
3
Bring large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook 8 minutes. Add beans, and simmer4 to 5 minutes more, or until vegetables are tender. Drain.
4
Transfer vegetables to large bowl, and toss with pesto. Serve warm or at room temperature.

423

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts, 1 cup packed fresh mint leaves, 1/2 cup packed fresh parsley leaves, 1/3 cup olive oil, and more.

Yes, Green Beans And New Potatoes With Mint Pesto 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.

Green Beans And New Potatoes With Mint Pesto

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