Green Beans with Creamy Pesto Sauce
This is a delicious side dish of green beans tossed in a creamy pesto sauce. It's quick, easy, and perfect for any meal.
Ingredients - Serves 4
- Black pepper - 1/4 teaspoon
- Parmesan cheese - 1/4 cup, grated
- Heavy cream - 1/4 cup
- Pesto sauce - 1/2 cup
- Salt - 1 teaspoon
- Green beans - 1 pound, trimmed
Let's Get Started
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add the green beans and salt and cook until the beans are tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
- In a large skillet, combine the pesto sauce and heavy cream. Cook over medium heat until the sauce is heated through.
- Add the cooked green beans to the skillet and toss to coat in the sauce.
- Sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese and black pepper. Toss again until the cheese is melted.
- Serve the green beans hot, with extra Parmesan cheese on top if desired.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Side Dish
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Calories: 200
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 10g
- Protein: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Sugar: 3g