Warmgreenbeansaladwithpinenutsandbasil Recipes

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.

GREEN BEAN SALAD WITH PINE NUTS AND FETA

Steps:

• Grab a bowl throw in all of the above, and mix--how easy is that!
• Enjoy!

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.