Blistered Green Beans With Tomato-Almond Pesto

Ingredients for Blistered Green Beans With Tomato-Almond Pesto

• 1125ml cherry tomatoes

• 35g unsalted, roasted almonds

• 1 garlic clove, grated

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 2 tablespoons Sherry vinegar or red wine vinegar

• 1 teaspoon paprika

• Pinch of cayenne pepper

• Kosher salt, freshly ground pepper

• 3 teaspoons vegetable oil

• 900g haricots verts or green beans, trimmed

How to make Blistered Green Beans With Tomato-Almond Pesto

Preheat oven to 232°C. Roast tomatoes on a rimmed baking sheet, turning once, until blistered and lightly charred, 15-20 minutes. Let cool slightly. Finely chop almonds in a food processor. Add garlic, olive oil, vinegar, paprika, cayenne, and half of tomatoes; pulse to a coarse pesto consistency. Season with salt and pepper.

Heat 1 1/2 teaspoons vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add half of beans; cook, undisturbed, until beginning to blister, about 2 minutes. Toss and continue to cook, tossing occasionally, until tender, 7–9 minutes; season with salt and pepper. Spread beans out on a platter; let cool. Repeat with remaining vegetable oil and beans.

Toss beans with pesto; season with salt and pepper if needed. Add remaining tomatoes and transfer to a platter.

Dish can be made 3 hours ahead. Store tightly wrapped at room temperature. Toss and adjust seasoning just before serving.

Disclaimer

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