Warm Green Bean Salad with Pine Nuts and Basil |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Ingredients:
1 1/2 pounds slender green beans, trimmed |
2 tablespoons olive oil |
1/4 cup pine nuts (about 1 1/2 ounces) |
2 garlic cloves, minced |
18 large fresh basil leaves, chopped |
Directions:
1. Cook beans in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 5 minutes. Drain. Place beans in bowl of ice water to cool. Drain well. Pat dry with paper towels. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Wrap in paper towels and refrigerate.)
2. Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-low heat. Add pine nuts and sauté until light brown, about 6 minutes. Add garlic; stir 1 minute. Add green beans to skillet; sauté until heated through, about 5 minutes. Stir in basil. Season with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl and serve.
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