The fresh fruit and vegetable combination is paired with a variety of fresh herbs, making it easy to stay healthy without sacrificing flavor.
Yield: 6 servings
Difficulty Rating: Easy
Nutritional Highlights: Green beans are fairly low-calorie but pack a powerful antioxidant punch, as do pears, which are also rich in cholesterol-lowering fiber. Walnuts provide heart-healthy omega-3 fats.
1-1 ½-ounce piece Parmesan cheese, shaved with vegetable peeler
Tips & Notes
Always allow pears to ripen at room temperature, not in the refrigerator.
Instructions
Cook haricots verts (French green beans) in large pot of boiling salted water until crisp-tender, about 6 minutes. Drain, then rinse with cold water. Drain well, and set aside.Can prepare beans ahead and chill in refrigerator if desired.
Whisk together walnut oil, vinegar, olive oil, chives, parsley and shallots in large bowl. Add haricots verts, basil, pears and walnuts; toss gently. Season with salt and pepper. Top with Parmesan, and serve.
I never in a million years would have thought about combining pears and green beans, but this sounds interesting! Will have to give it a try. If you haven’t already, I’d love if you’d come join my How To Tuesday link party, too.
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I never in a million years would have thought about combining pears and green beans, but this sounds interesting! Will have to give it a try. If you haven’t already, I’d love if you’d come join my How To Tuesday link party, too.
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