Green Beans with Pepitas and Basil
Print recipe| Serves | 6 |
Ingredients
- 2 Quarts (litres) fresh green beans
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup roasted unsalted pepitas (may substitute with pine nuts)
- 1 Large clove garlic (minced)
- salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
- 1/4 cup freshly chopped (snipped) basil
Directions
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Wash the beans and trim the ends.  | |
| Fill a medium sized pot with water. Bring the water to boil and add the beans. Cook covered for 5 minutes or until just crisp-tender. Drain; rinse well with cold water. Set aside. | |
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Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat on grill or stove top. Add the pepitas. Toast carefully, while stirring for 1 to 2 minutes or until light brown.  | |
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Add garlic; cook and stir 1 minute more. Add the green beans and cook and stir 3 or 4 minutes more or just until heated through. Add salt and pepper to taste. Toss with basil. Serve warm.  | |