Green Beans And Tomatoes In A Pesto Vinaigrette Recipes

GREEN BEANS AND TOMATOES IN A PESTO VINAIGRETTE

Steps:

• Cook beans in salted water until tender, about 15 minutes.
• While beans are cooking, make pesto vinaigrette by combining pesto, vinegar and lemon juice.
• Slowly stream in olive oil, whisking constantly until combined.
• Add salt and pepper to taste.
• When beans are done cooking, drain and rinse with cool water and pat dry.
• In a large bowl, combine green beans, tomatoes and 1/4 cup of pesto vinaigrette, adding additional, if desired.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.

PESTO GREEN BEANS

Steps:

• Arrange green beans in a steamer basket over boiling water. Cover and steam 6 minutes or until crisp-tender.
• Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-low heat.
• Stir in garlic, pesto and salt. Saute 2 minutes or until thoroughly heated.
• Toss butter mixture with beans in a bowl.
• Serve immediately.

BLISTERED GREEN BEANS WITH TOMATO-ALMOND PESTO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 450°F. Roast tomatoes on a rimmed baking sheet, turning once, until blistered and lightly charred, 15-20 minutes. Let cool slightly. Finely chop almonds in a food processor. Add garlic, olive oil, vinegar, paprika, cayenne, and half of tomatoes; pulse to a coarse pesto consistency. Season with salt and pepper.
• Heat 1 1/2 tsp. vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add half of beans; cook, undisturbed, until beginning to blister, about 2 minutes. Toss and continue to cook, tossing occasionally, until tender, 7-9 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Spread beans out on a platter; let cool. Repeat with remaining vegetable oil and beans.
• Toss beans with pesto; season with salt and pepper if needed. Add remaining tomatoes and transfer to a platter.
• Do ahead
• Dish can be made 3 hours ahead. Store tightly wrapped at room temperature. Toss and adjust seasoning just before serving.

GREEN BEAN PESTO

Steps:

• Blanch the green beans in boiling salted water for 1 1/2 minutes. Remove them to an ice bath and then drain them in a colander.
• Transfer the beans to the bowl of a food processor and add the garlic, salt, and pepper. Puree for 30 seconds and add half the oil while the motor is running. Add the pumpkin seeds and the remaining oil and process for 10 to 15 seconds, until smooth.
• Make Ahead
• The pesto can be refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days.