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Warm Green Bean Salad w/Pinenuts & Basil




Source of Recipe


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Recipe Introduction


This salad goes great with grilled chicken.





List of Ingredients



• 1 1/2 lbs slender green beans, trimmed
  
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
  
• 1/4 cup pine nuts (about 1 1/2 ounces)
  
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
  
• 18 large fresh basil leaves, chopped
  






Instructions



1. 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.
   
2. 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.
   






Final Comments


6 servings