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Green Beans and New Potatoes with Mint Pesto

Vegetarian Times Issue: July 1, 2006   p.31

Mint, parsley and fresh ginger give this warm salad an unusual twist, while using both wax and green beans and different potato varieties adds contrasting colors that make the salad “pop” on the plate.

Directions

1. Toast walnuts in small skillet 4 to 5 minutes over medium heat, or until nuts are fragrant, shaking pan frequently. Cool.

2. Purée walnuts, mint, parsley, oil, ginger, lemon juice, garlic, sugar and salt in food processor or blender until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides of bowl once or twice. Transfer to bowl. Press plastic wrap onto surface of pesto to keep from turning brown, and let stand at room temperature for 1/2 hour, or up to 3 hours.

3. Bring large pot of salted water to a boil. Add potatoes and cook 8 minutes. Add beans, and simmer4 to 5 minutes more, or until vegetables are tender. Drain.

4. Transfer vegetables to large bowl, and toss with pesto. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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ingredient list

Serves 8

2 Tbs. chopped walnuts
1 cup packed fresh mint leaves
1/2 cup packed fresh parsley leaves
1/3 cup olive oil
1 Tbs. chopped fresh ginger
1 Tbs. fresh lemon juice
1 clove garlic, minced (about 1 tsp.)
1/4 tsp. sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/4 lb. new potatoes, scrubbed and halved
1 lb. green beans, or 1/2 lb. green beans and 1/2 lb. wax beans, trimmed

Nutritional Information

Per SERVING:

Calories 174
Protein 3g
Total fat 10g
Saturated fat 1g
Carbs 18g
Cholesterol mg
Sodium 231mg
Fiber 4g
Sugars 1g
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