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Green Beans With Mint Almond Pesto Recipe

Green Beans With Mint Almond Pesto Recipe

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Ingredients:

Serving

1 1/2 tsp salt
2 lbs french style green beans
2 1/2 cups fresh mint leaves, plus additional for garnish
1/3 cup blanched almond, toasted
1 lemon , zest of, finely grated
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil

Directions:

Bring a large pot of water to a boil; add 1 teaspoon salt. Add green beans and cook until bright green and crisp tender, 2 to 4 minutes. Transfer to a bowl of ice and cold water to stop cooking. When cooled, drain and pat dry. Transfer to a large bowl.
Combine mint, almonds, remaining 1/2 teaspoon of salt and the zest in a food processor. With motor running add olive oil in a stream and blend until pureed for pesto.
Add pesto to green beans and toss until coated well. Transfer to large serving platter and garnish with mint leaves, if desired.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	140.38 Kcal (588 kJ)
Calories from fat	77.58 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	8.62g	13%
Sodium	310.99mg	13%
Potassium	473.52mg	10%
Total Carbs	11.41g	4%
Sugars	2.61g	10%
Dietary Fiber	7.74g	31%
Protein	2.4g	5%
Vitamin C	26.4mg	44%
Vitamin A	2.5mg	82%
Iron	296.7mg	1648%
Calcium	137.4mg	14%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	99.59 Kcal (417 kJ)
Calories from fat	55.04 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	6.12g	13%
Sodium	220.64mg	13%
Potassium	335.94mg	10%
Total Carbs	8.1g	4%
Sugars	1.85g	10%
Dietary Fiber	5.49g	31%
Protein	1.7g	5%
Vitamin C	18.7mg	44%
Vitamin A	1.7mg	82%
Iron	210.5mg	1648%
Calcium	97.5mg	14%

* 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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