Recipe

* Exported from MasterCook *

Warm Green Bean Salad With Pine Nuts And Basil

Recipe By : Bon Appetit June 1998
Serving Size : 1 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Beans & Peas Bon Appetit Magazine
Salads & Salad Dressings

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 1/2 pounds slender green beans -- trimmed
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup pine nuts
2 garlic cloves -- minced
18 large fresh basil leaves -- chopped

Cook beans in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 5 min
utes. Drain. Place beans in bowl of ice water to cool. Drain well. Pat dry
with paper towels. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Wrap in paper towels and refrige
rate.)

Heat oil in heavy large skillet over medium-low heat. Add pine nuts and saute
until light brown, about 6 minutes. Add garlic; stir 1 minute. Add green bean
s to skillet; saute until heated through, about 5 minutes. Stir in basil. Sea
son with salt and pepper. Transfer to bowl and serve.

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