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Snap Peas and Green Beans

Snap Peas and Green Beans with Basil-Mint Pesto

© Chef Laura Bonicelli
With their beautiful green color and crunch, Snap Peas and Green Beans work together perfectly in this delicious, unique summer side dish.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 3 minutes
2 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course MM-Blue, Sides
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 220 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup raw skin-on almonds
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 2 cups lightly-packed basil leaves
  • 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup mint leaves
  • 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • coarse salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

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  • 12 ounces sugar snap peas
  • 12 ounces green beans trimmed
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

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  • coarse sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 ounce shaved Parmesan
  • mint leaves optional
  • lemon wedges

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350ºF.
  • Place the almond on a rimmed baking sheet and toast in the oven for 8 to 10 minutes until fragrant and golden. Cool and coarsely chop the almonds. Set aside half of the almonds. Add the remaining almonds to the bowl of a food processor fitted with a metal blade.
  • Add the garlic, basil, Parmesan, and mint. Process to make a thick paste. With the processor running, slowly pour in the oil. Add more oil if necessary; the pesto should be pourable.
  • Heat a large pot of salted water to a boil on the stovetop. Add the peas and beans. Cook until crisp-tender, about 3 minutes. Drain and transfer to an ice bath. Once cold, drain the peas and beans and put them on a paper towel-lined baking sheet. Pat dry with additional paper towels.
  • Transfer the peas and beans to a large bowl. Toss them with lemon juice, 3 tablespoons of pesto, and season with salt and pepper. Spread the remaining pesto onto a platter. Top the pesto with the peas and beans, reserved almonds, shaved Parmesan, and mint leaves. Season with salt and pepper, and serve with lemon wedges for squeezing.

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Nutrition

Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 8gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gTrans Fat: 0.001gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 227mgPotassium: 294mgFiber: 4gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 1103IUVitamin C: 33mgCalcium: 197mgIron: 2mg
Keyword almonds, parmesan
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