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Green Tortellini Salad Recipe

Green Tortellini Salad Recipe

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Ingredients:

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kosher salt
fresh ground black pepper
2 cups trimmed green beans , 1/2 inch slices
1 lb cheese tortellini (fresh or dried )
1/2 cup pecans
2 garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
1/2 cup fresh basil leaf
1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves
1/2 cup fresh mint leaves
1 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
1/2 cup shredded parmesan cheese
1/2 lemon , juice and zest of
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil

Directions:

Prepare a large pot of salted boiling water, and a large bowl of ice water.
Blanch the green beans in the boiling water, 1-2 minutes. Remove the beans with a spider or tongs, and shock them in the large bowl of ice water to stop the cooking. Add the tortellini to the same pot of boiling water and cook according to the package instructions. Drain well and let cool.
Combine the pecans and garlic in the bowl of a food processor and pulse until chopped. Add basil, parsley, mint, red pepper flakes, Parmesan, salt, pepper and the lemon juice and zest, and pulse again until finely chopped. Drizzle in the olive oil while the motor is running, and blend until thoroughly combined(this makes a pesto).
Combine the green beans and tortellini in a serving bowl, and toss wit the pesto. Serve at room temperature and enjoy!

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	362.05 Kcal (1516 kJ)
Calories from fat	223.97 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	24.89g	38%
Cholesterol	21.92mg	7%
Sodium	258.91mg	11%
Potassium	231.37mg	5%
Total Carbs	26.37g	9%
Sugars	1.7g	7%
Dietary Fiber	3.97g	16%
Protein	9.64g	19%
Vitamin C	12.4mg	21%
Vitamin A	0.6mg	20%
Iron	72.7mg	404%
Calcium	166.7mg	17%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	320.83 Kcal (1343 kJ)
Calories from fat	198.48 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	22.05g	38%
Cholesterol	19.43mg	7%
Sodium	229.43mg	11%
Potassium	205.03mg	5%
Total Carbs	23.37g	9%
Sugars	1.51g	7%
Dietary Fiber	3.52g	16%
Protein	8.55g	19%
Vitamin C	11mg	21%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	20%
Iron	64.5mg	404%
Calcium	147.7mg	17%

* 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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