Warm Green Bean Salad with Pine Nuts and Basil |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 15 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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I got this recipe from an Italian friend's visiting mother. It goes great with grilled chicken. Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs slender green beans, trimmed |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
1/4 cup pine nuts (about 1 1/2 ounces) |
2 cloves garlic, minced |
18 large fresh basil leaves, chopped |
Directions:
1. Cook beans in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes.
2. Drain.
3. Place beans in bowl of ice water to cool.
4. Drain well.
5. Pat dry with paper towels.
6. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-low heat.
7. Add pine nuts and sauté until light brown, about 6 minutes.
8. Add garlic; stir 1 minute.
9. Add green beans to skillet; sauté until heated through, about 5 minutes.
10. Stir in basil.
11. Season with salt and pepper.
12. Transfer to bowl and serve.
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