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Green Beans and New Potatoes With Mint Pesto Recipe

Green Beans and New Potatoes With Mint Pesto Recipe

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Green Beans and New Potatoes With Mint Pesto

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Ingredients:

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

Directions:

Toast walnuts in small skillet 4 to 5 minutes over medium heat, or until nuts are fragrant, shaking pan frequently. Cool.
Purée 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.
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.
Transfer vegetables to large bowl, and toss with pesto. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	174.08 Kcal (729 kJ)
Calories from fat	93.55 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	10.39g	16%
Sodium	187.97mg	8%
Potassium	375.56mg	8%
Total Carbs	18.81g	6%
Sugars	4.71g	19%
Dietary Fiber	3.99g	16%
Protein	3.06g	6%
Vitamin C	9.2mg	15%
Vitamin A	0.7mg	24%
Iron	1.4mg	8%
Calcium	44.5mg	4%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	122.35 Kcal (512 kJ)
Calories from fat	65.75 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	7.31g	16%
Sodium	132.12mg	8%
Potassium	263.97mg	8%
Total Carbs	13.22g	6%
Sugars	3.31g	19%
Dietary Fiber	2.8g	16%
Protein	2.15g	6%
Vitamin C	6.5mg	15%
Vitamin A	0.5mg	24%
Iron	1mg	8%
Calcium	31.3mg	4%

* 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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