Edamame and Green Beans with Pistachio Pesto

Pesto and Parmesan add great flavor to this beautiful vegetable dish that's packed full of healthy ingredients. A stand out side dish that's easy enough for a busy weeknight and the whole family will enjoy. It's quick and easy to make, on the table within 10 minutes. Use fava beans or peas if you can't find edamame.

250 g Shelled edamame (thawed if using frozen)
200 g Green beans
60 g Arugula leaves
2 Garlic cloves, roughly chopped
75 g Toasted pistachio kernels
Juice of 1 lemon
15 g Flat-leaf parsley leaves, chopped
20 g Grated parmesan
120 ml Olive oil
Salt and pepper

Blanch peas and beans in a large pan of boiling salted water for 2 minutes or until tender. Drain, then refresh under cold water. Rub the edamame skin off if desired.
Place rocket, garlic, pistachios, lemon juice, parsley and parmesan in a blender. With motor running, add the olive oil in a steady stream, processing until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper.
Toss edamame and green beans with 1/3 of the pesto and serve remaining pesto on the side.

29 comments:

DEZMOND 20/6/24 12:15: As you know grune ist meine lieblings colour so I would enjoy this very much. I actually cooked string beans today, the yellow ones, found them very fresh and new at the grocers and made a soup and put some in the freezer too.
Tom 20/6/24 12:44: ...an emerald delight.
David M. Gascoigne, 20/6/24 13:41: Vegetarian heaven! Better not get bilious looking at green, however!
Lola Martínez 20/6/24 14:04: Esta receta la haré solo con judías verdes, el edamame no lo suelo consumir. El pesto de pistachos me parece absolutamente delicioso.
babYpose 20/6/24 14:59: Pesto has rocket in it, sure taste good motivates me to eat more green!
Christine 20/6/24 15:08: Delicious
The Velvet Runway 20/6/24 16:00: This looks delicious. I love pesto.
Julia x
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Whats Cookin Italian Style Cuisine 20/6/24 16:17: Wow you had me at pistachio. looks fantastic!
LoveT. 20/6/24 17:05: The photos are beautiful. I think it tastes really good.
Federica Simoni 20/6/24 17:08: sembrano buonissimi!!!!
Federica Simoni 20/6/24 17:08: sembrano buonissimi!!!!
Bill 20/6/24 18:30: I'll have to try pistachio pesto, it sounds good.
Brian's Home Blog 20/6/24 19:43: That's an interesting combination and it sounds great!
Pedro 20/6/24 20:15: A healthy and refreshing recipe with that delicious pesto!
Greetings!
Pam 20/6/24 20:16: Great combination of flavors & textures.
eileeninmd 20/6/24 20:33: Looks tasty, my grandsons love the edamame and green beans.
Take care, have a great day and happy weekend.
Julia y sus recetas 20/6/24 22:06: Delicioso!! El pesto de pistacho me encanta!!
Cooking Julia 20/6/24 23:24: So many greens on the same plate,
Cooking Julia 20/6/24 23:24: So many greens on the same plate,
Cooking Julia 20/6/24 23:25: So many greens on the same plate, that's for me!!
roentare 21/6/24 00:08: Vegan special!
Citu 21/6/24 02:44: Gracias por la receta. Te mando un beso.
Margaret D 21/6/24 08:25: That does look very nice, love beans.
Marcelle 21/6/24 08:39: Angie, I'm trying to mix more meatless dishes into our rotation next week and this one just made the list! I love edamame and pesto, can't wait to taste this one :)
My name is Erika. 21/6/24 19:21: Pistachio pesto sounds delicious. I'm glad they've gotten more popular than they were awhile back because they are yummy.
Frank | Memorie di Angelina 21/6/24 21:43: Sounds delicious, Angie. I absolutely adore pistachios.
Laura. M 21/6/24 23:13: Verde que te quiero verde. Rica rica . Me encanta. Gracias.
Un abrazo.
Lowcarb team member 22/6/24 22:23: A wonderful green plateful.

All the best Jan
Anonymous 23/6/24 02:47: What a fantastic recipe for this time of year! So fresh and the color is amazing! David (C&L)