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Pesto Green Beans Recipe - Easy Basil Roasted Italian Side Dish

Transform simple green beans into an extraordinary side dish with this quick pesto green beans recipe. These oven-roasted beans are tossed in homemade basil pesto and baked until perfectly tender-crisp with golden edges, ready in just 20 minutes.
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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
  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup pine nuts
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. In a food processor, combine basil, garlic, Parmesan, pine nuts, lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pulse until finely chopped.
  3. With the processor running, slowly drizzle in olive oil until a smooth pesto forms.
  4. Toss green beans with ¾ of the pesto mixture until evenly coated. Reserve remaining pesto for serving.
  5. Spread green beans in a single layer on the prepared baking sheet. Roast for 12-15 minutes, tossing halfway through, until tender with crispy edges.
  6. Transfer to a serving dish and drizzle with remaining pesto. Serve immediately.

Notes

Make sure green beans are completely dry before tossing with pesto for better adherence and even roasting. Don't overcrowd the baking sheet to ensure proper roasting rather than steaming.