Green Beans with Pesto

Total time: 15 minutes
    Basil and beans are another classic pairing... So why not pesto and beans?  Make sure to use a good quality olive oil.

 Ingredients:

• 6oz (180gr) green beans
• 1 tbs good olive oil
• 1 tbs pesto

 Instructions:

• Top and tail beans... cut off the ends. 
• Cut into 1 1/2 inch lengths (4cm) or leave whole. 
• Bring a medium saucepan half full of water to a boil over high heat.  
• Add beans and blanch for 4 minutes, until crisp-tender. 
• Drain beans and immediately submerge in an equal amount of very cold water. 
• Drain again, spread out on paper towels and pat dry. 
• Mix olive oil and pesto in a medium bowl. 
• Add beans, toss to coat and refrigerate until ready to serve.