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Pesto Green Beans Recipe - Easy Basil Roasted Vegetable Side Dish

Transform simple green beans into an extraordinary side dish with this easy pesto green beans recipe that combines fresh basil pesto, roasted green beans, and savory Parmesan. Ready in just 20 minutes, this Italian-inspired recipe brings restaurant-quality flavors to your weeknight dinner table.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 180
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Ingredients
  • 1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed
  • 3 tablespoons basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts or slivered almonds (optional)

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, toss the trimmed green beans with olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until evenly coated.
  3. Spread the green beans in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 12-15 minutes, or until tender-crisp and slightly blistered.
  4. While the beans roast, toast the pine nuts or almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until golden and fragrant.
  5. Remove the green beans from the oven and immediately toss with basil pesto, lemon juice, and half of the Parmesan cheese.
  6. Transfer to a serving dish and garnish with remaining Parmesan and toasted nuts. Serve immediately while warm.

Notes

Choose fresh beans for best texture, don't overcook to maintain crunch, make your own pesto for freshest flavor, and store leftovers in refrigerator for up to 3 days.