Haricots Verts and Potatoes with Pesto Recipe

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Brief

Prep 5 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Total: 30 mins

Servings: 4

Yield: 4 servings

Haricots Verts and Potatoes with Pesto Recipe

Ingredients

3 medium Yukon gold potatoes

peeled and chopped

1 tablespoon olive oil

8 ounces haricots verts

salt to taste

1 tablespoon basil pesto

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Place potatoes into a large pot and cover with salted water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until almost fork-tender about 15 minutes. Drain water and leave potatoes in the warm pot to remove excess water.

Step 2

Heat olive oil in a large nonstick frying pan over medium-high heat. Saute haricots verts seasoning with salt until bright green but still crunchy to the bite about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Add potatoes and pesto to the green beans. Stir to mix and heat throughout. Remove from heat and serve immediately.

Nutritional Information

Haricots Verts and Potatoes with Pesto Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:4

Calories: 139.1

% Daily Value *

Protein: 3.6g 7%

Carbohydrates: 20.8g 7%

Dietary Fiber: 3.5g 14%

Sugars: 0.8g

Fat: 5.3g 8%

Saturated Fat: 1g 5%

Cholesterol: 1.2mg

Vitamin A Iu: 428.1IU 9%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.6mg 5%

Vitamin C: 9.5mg 16%

Folate: 21.9mcg 6%

Calcium: 48.6mg 5%

Iron: 0.7mg 4%

Magnesium: 16.2mg 6%

Potassium: 130.1mg 4%

Sodium: 77.5mg 3%

Calories From Fat: 47.8

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.