Pesto Green Beans and Tomatoes
Recipe from Better Homes and Gardens

Two main ingredients drizzled with one herb-saturated vinaigrette makes for a happy side dish that can be prepared in 30-minutes.


Pesto Green Beans and Tomatoes

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Servings: 6 to 8 servings
Prep Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Related Categories: Green Beans, Low Calorie, Low Sodium, Quick and Easy, Summer Vegetables, Tomatoes
 
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Ingredients
  • 1-1/2  pound
    fresh green beans, trimmed
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  • 1  pint
    small tomatoes, such as red grape, halved
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  • 1/4  cup
    Pesto Vinaigrette (see Recipe Center)
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    Salt and freshly ground black pepper
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Directions
1.
Cook beans, covered, in a small amount of boiling salted water for 10 to 15 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain and rinse under cool water. Drain and pat dry with paper towels.
2.
In a large bowl toss green beans and tomatoes with Pesto Vinaigrette. Add additional vinaigrette, if desired. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve immediately or chill in the refrigerator up to 8 hours. Makes 6 to 8 servings.
Nutrition information
Calories 128, Total Fat 8 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Monounsaturated Fat 2 g, Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g, Cholesterol 1 mg, Sodium 275 mg, Carbohydrate 13 g, Total Sugar 5 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 4 g. Daily Values: Vitamin C 48%, Calcium 4%, Iron 8%. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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