String Beans In Tarragon Pesto |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 10 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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tarragon, a differntly delicious pesto recipe Ingredients:
1 pound string beans or french beans, tipped and blanched, drained and cooled |
salt |
1 bunch tarragon, leaves only |
1 small garlic clove, peeled |
grated zest of 1 lemon |
freshly ground pepper |
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil |
1 purple onion, halved, thinly sliced |
julienned zest of 1 lemon |
Directions:
1. Make the string beans:
2. Bring 6 quarts of water to a boil.
3. Add the string beans and salt; cook 7 minutes, or until crisp tender.
4. Drain, then place in a bowl of ice water; drain again and place in a bowl.
5. Make the pesto:
6. Place the tarragon, garlic, grated lemon zest, salt, and pepper in a food processor.
7. Add the olive oil with the motor running; process until the mixture is emulsified.
8. Toss the beans with the pesto, onion, and julienned lemon zest.
9. Serve within 30 minutes.
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