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Green with Envy: Green Beans with Pistachio Pesto (and the new Chatelaine Test Kitchen) Recipe
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Ingredients
- 1 1â2 lbs trimmed green beans, cut in half or into short lengths
- 1 tsp kosher salt (or ½ tsp table salt)
- 3 tbsp shelled, unsalted pistachios
- 3 tbsp grated parmesan
- 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves
- 3 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, peeled
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