Warm Green Bean Salad With Pine Nuts And Basil Recipes

WARM GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH PINE NUTS AND BASIL

Steps:

• 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.
• 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.

WARM SPINACH AND BASIL SALAD

Steps:

• Combine the spinach and basil in a large salad bowl.
• Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
• Add the garlic and pine nuts; mix well.
• Sauté until the pine nuts are brown.
• Add the prosciutto; mix well.
• Cook just until heated through, stirring constantly.
• Pour over the spinach mixture, tossing to coat.
• Season with the salt and pepper; sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese.

GREEN BEANS WITH PINE NUTS AND BASIL

Steps:

• Cook green beans in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp tender, about 6 minutes.
• Drain.
• Place beans in large bowl of ice water to cool quickly.
• Drain well.
• (Can be made one day ahead. Wrap beans in paper towels, then plastic bags, and chill).
• Heat oil in large pot over medium high heat.
• Add garlic; stir 30 seconds.
• Add beans; saute until heated through, about 8 minutes.
• Add pine nuts and basil; stir 2 minutes.
• Season with salt and pepper.
• Makes 12 servings.