Green Bean Salad with Nutty Pesto

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Green Bean Salad with Nutty Pesto
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Health Score:
97 / 100
Difficulty:
easy
Difficulty
Preparation:
15 min.
Preparation
ready in 25 min.
Ready in
Calories:
387
calories
Calories

Nutritional values

1 serving contains
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
Calorie387 cal.(18 %)
Protein14 g(14 %)
Fat34 g(29 %)
Carbohydrates8 g(5 %)
Sugar added0 g(0 %)
Roughage3.2 g(11 %)
Vitamin A0.4 mg(50 %)
Vitamin D0.2 μg(1 %)
Vitamin E4.5 mg(38 %)
Vitamin K51.5 μg(86 %)
Vitamin B₁0.1 mg(10 %)
Vitamin B₂0.3 mg(27 %)
Niacin4 mg(33 %)
Vitamin B₆0.4 mg(29 %)
Folate82 μg(27 %)
Pantothenic acid1 mg(17 %)
Biotin11.2 μg(25 %)
Vitamin B₁₂0.6 μg(20 %)
Vitamin C29 mg(31 %)
Potassium417 mg(10 %)
Calcium493 mg(49 %)
Magnesium50 mg(17 %)
Iron2.5 mg(17 %)
Iodine28 μg(14 %)
Zinc2.5 mg(31 %)
Saturated fatty acids9.6 g
Uric acid49 mg
Cholesterol25 mg
Complete sugar5 g

Ingredients

for
4
For Walnut Pesto
0.333 cup Walnut
2 cups sweet Basil (packed)
1 clove garlic cloves
½ tsp kosher salt
¼ tsp freshly ground Black pepper
cup good-quality olive oil
1 Tbsp lemon juice
½ cup grated pecorino romano
For Green Beans
16 ozs fresh Green beans (rinsed and trimmed)
salt (for boiling)

Preparation steps

1.
For Walnut Pesto:
2.
In a nonstick skillet, dry roast the walnuts over medium-low heat, until golden brown and fragrant.
3.
In the bowl of a food processor, combine the toasted walnuts, basil leaves, garlic, salt and pepper and pulse until blended.
4.
Pour in the olive oil slowly until the mixture emulsifies.
5.
Spoon the pesto into a medium bowl and mix in the lemon juice and grated cheese. Taste and adjust salt and pepper to taste
6.
For Green Beans:
7.
Cook the green beans in salted boiling water until tender. Drain and toss with walnut pesto. Serve.

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