Green Beans With Balsamic Pesto Recipe

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Green Beans With Balsamic Pesto
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Directions:

  1. Making the Pesto:.
  2. Combine the basil and Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese in a blender or food processor and blend until the basil is finely chopped, but not pureed.
  3. Add the olive oil, and garlic and blend until almost smooth.
  4. Season with salt and pepper and set aside.
  5. Cooking the Beans:.
  6. Pour about 2 inches of water into a 6 quart pot.
  7. Place a collapsible steamer in the pot, cover, and bring to a full boil.
  8. Place beans in the steamer, cover the pot, and steam 6 minutes, or until tender crisp.
  9. Mix 4 tablespoons balsamic vinegar with 1/2 teaspoon dark brown sugar.
  10. Remove the beans to a shallow serving bowl.
  11. Add the pesto to the beans, stirring in the vinegar/sugar mixture.
  12. Toss to thoroughly coat the beans.
  13. Taste for seasoning and serve hot or at room temperature.
  14. Note: Refrigeration will alter the flavors so best served right after the pesto and beans are combined.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 105.7 Kcal (443 kJ)
Calories from fat 71.04 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7.89g 12%
Cholesterol 0.89mg 0%
Sodium 159.39mg 7%
Potassium 204.02mg 4%
Total Carbs 7.79g 3%
Sugars 3.95g 16%
Dietary Fiber 2.66g 11%
Protein 2.31g 5%
Vitamin C 11.1mg 19%
Iron 1.1mg 6%
Calcium 56mg 6%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 82.51 Kcal (345 kJ)
Calories from fat 55.46 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.16g 12%
Cholesterol 0.69mg 0%
Sodium 124.43mg 7%
Potassium 159.27mg 4%
Total Carbs 6.08g 3%
Sugars 3.08g 16%
Dietary Fiber 2.07g 11%
Protein 1.8g 5%
Vitamin C 8.7mg 19%
Iron 0.8mg 6%
Calcium 43.7mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 2.2
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • cholesterol free

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