Green Beans with Lemon Almond Pesto

Ingredients - Serves 4

• Salt and pepper - To taste
• Olive oil - 1/4 cup
• Lemon juice - 2 tablespoons
• Lemon zest - 1 tablespoon
• Garlic - 1 clove
• Almonds - 1/2 cup, toasted
• Green beans - 1 pound, trimmed

Let's Get Started

1. Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add the green beans and cook until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. In a food processor, combine the almonds, garlic, lemon zest, and lemon juice. Process until finely chopped.
3. With the motor running, slowly add the olive oil until the mixture forms a smooth pesto. Season with salt and pepper.
4. Toss the green beans in the pesto until well coated. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Dietary Info

• Dish Type: Side Dish
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Cook Time: 10 minutes
• Calories: 150
• Fat: 10g
• Carbs: 10g
• Protein: 5g
• Sodium: 200mg
• Sugar: 3g