Wednesday, July 10, 2013

Red Pepper and Pesto Green Beans

English: Cut Green Beans Español: Habichuelas ...
English: Cut Green Beans Español: Habichuelas o ejotes, preparados y listos para servir (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
1 pound green beans 
1 red bell pepper
1 T. olive oil 
1/4 t. salt
Pesto:
1/2 c. parsley
1/4 c. unsalted pistachios
1 T. water
1 T. olive oil
2 t. lemon juice
1/8 t. salt
1 garlic clove
  1. Place a jelly-roll pan on the bottom rack of oven.  Preheat the oven to 450°.
  2. Toss 1 pound green beans, 1 sliced red pepper, 1 T. olive oil and 1/4 t. salt and spread on the preheated pan.
  3. Bake 8 minutes, stirring after 4 minutes.
  4. Pulse 1/2 c. parsley, 1/4 c. unsalted pistachios, 1 T. water,    1 T. olive oil, 2 t. lemon juice, 1/8 t. salt and 1 garlic clove in food processor.
  5. Toss with bean mixture and serve.
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