Name: Beans with mint and pistachio pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: Beans with Mint and Pistachio Pesto; 250 gram green beans; 8 yellow squash, halved; 1/2 bunch mint, leaves picked; 1/2 cup olive oil; grated zest and juice of 1 lemon; 1/4 cup pistachio kernels, plus 1 tablespoon extra, chopped; 200 gram grape tomatoes

Beans with mint and pistachio pesto

A quick and easy yet healthy and filling meal!

Serves 8

Prep

15M

Cook

Total

20M

Ingredients

Beans with Mint and Pistachio Pesto

250 gram green beans

8 yellow squash, halved

1/2 bunch mint, leaves picked

1/2 cup olive oil

grated zest and juice of 1 lemon

1/4 cup pistachio kernels, plus 1 tablespoon extra, chopped

200 gram grape tomatoes

Method

Beans with Mint and Pistachio Pesto

1.Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil on high. Blanch beans and squash for 1 minute until bright in colour and tender crisp. Drain and refresh in iced water, then drain well.

2.In a small food processor, combine mint, oil, zest, juice and pistachios. Process until well combined and slightly chunky.

3.Arrange vegetables on a serving platter with tomatoes. Drizzle with pesto, then sprinkle with extra pistachios.