Crispy Green Beans with Pesto
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  • Number of Servings: 4
Ingredients
2 cups fresh green beans 1 T olive oil2T pesto (from a jar is fine)2T parmesan
Directions
Trim ends from green beans, then chop into 1" pieces.
Heat olive oil over high heat in medium skillet. Add beans and cover skillet for two minutes. Uncover, add a sprinkle of salt and pepper and cook about 5 minutes, until crispy and caramelized on most sides. Add pesto and remove from heat. Sprinkle with parmesan and serve.
Makes 4 1/2 cup servings.

Number of Servings: 4

Recipe submitted by SparkPeople user SP_STEPF.
Servings Per Recipe: 4
Nutritional Info Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 76.3
  • Total Fat: 5.8 g
  • Cholesterol: 3.2 mg
  • Sodium: 83.5 mg
  • Total Carbs: 4.6 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 2.0 g
  • Protein: 2.5 g

Member Reviews
  • KAREN25
     We give this rave reviews! Just added minced garlic and a little lemon zest. This is excellent and we will have this over and over! - 1/7/10
  • WOODMOM
     It tasted great, but I didn't like how dark brown (not quite burnt) the green beans got in the pan over high heat. I would lightly steam them next time before adding the pesto. - 1/23/10
  • NHARSANYI
     I thought it was a good change of pace. My husband and I both enjoyed the recipe, but the 16 yo son was indifferent. I put little stock into that, since he's indifferent to veggies generally speaking! - 1/7/10
  • FISHGUT3
     thanks - 8/17/20
  • PICKIE98
     I added garlic to my taste, BUT even if you ate all four servings for a meal, it is still under 400 calories and healthy fat. - 8/2/20
  • SUSANBEAMON
     Okay, but I had to watch closely or else they would burn. One thing I never want again is burned fresh green beans. - 10/4/19
  • REDROBIN47
     Sounds good. Saved to collection. - 9/13/19
  • JAMER123
     This looks interesting and good. The comments have helped with temp control. - 8/17/19
  • NASFKAB
     Great idea different way to cook beans - 4/7/19
  • 4CONNIESHEALTH
     This is a favorite of mine. - 4/4/19
  • BILLTHOMSON
     Enjoyed it and easy to make. - 2/24/19
  • CHERYLHURT
     Nice - 10/2/18
  • USMAWIFE
     liked it better without the pesto - 9/5/18
  • PWILLOW1
     Interesting. Not sure if I like the pesto on there. - 8/17/18
  • AZMOMXTWO
     thank you - 6/26/18
  • KATHYJO56
     I like the dish except I do not like my green beans crispy. - 5/3/18
  • RAPUNZEL53
     Will try. - 8/17/17
  • 1CRAZYDOG
     Love this recipe. a few slivered almonds on top for nice presentation! - 4/21/17
  • JJAQUES41
     This was as MAJOR hit with my whole family! My 12 year old stole some from my plate, now I have a few extra calories to go around! We used still frozen green beans so had to "caramelize" them for about 5-7 minutes instead of 2 for the right crunchiness. - 9/24/12
  • LOOKINGTOBEFIT
     We thought this was fabulous!! I will make these again. - 5/17/12
  • GENFINCH
     Love this! I drained the pesto of some of its excess oil and left out the extra cheese. I also added chopped sundried tomatoes and mixed some penne in with the beans. Same shape, same size, they blend in wonderfully. 1 and 1/2 cup serving of this mix plus a tilapia filet = complete meal at 388 cals! - 11/5/11
  • THEADMIRAL
     Easy, quick and delicious - we loved it! - 9/19/11
  • CALIDREAMER76
     I use pesto for lots of things - rarely for pasta! - 8/3/11
  • VAHOMEBREW81
     I really liked these green beans, and I didn't expect to like them at all because I don't like Pesto very much. Congratulations, you made me like Pesto! - 7/16/11
  • DOUBLEJY324
     This was a great recipe - there was a little too much pesto for my family's taste so next time I make it I will cut that in half. I also just sprinkled the Parmesan on top so didn't use the full amount there. But everyone liked it - even my picky teenager :) - 2/7/11



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