Warming 5 Bean Salad with Pesto & Green Beans

Merchant Gourmet 5 Bean Medley is tossed with blistered green beans, vibrant homemade basil pesto and pomegranate seeds in this quick and colourful salad. Packed with plant-based goodness and fresh Mediterranean flavours, it's an easy bean salad recipe that's perfect for a light lunch, simple supper or sharing spread.

 

Written by Merchant Gourmet
Warming 5 Bean Salad with Pesto & Green Beans
Ingredients
  • 50g pine nuts
  • 80g fresh basil
  • 50g Parmesan, grated (or vegetarian alternative)
  • 150ml extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • Sea salt and black pepper
  • A drizzle of extra virgin olive oil
  • ½ pack green beans, halved
  • 1 pouch Merchant Gourmet 5 Bean Medley
  • 2 heaped tbsp basil pesto
  • ½ pomegranate, seeds removed
  • Mixed seeds, to serve (optional)

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5 Bean Medley
5 Bean Medley
  1. Heat a small frying pan over a low heat. Add the pine nuts and toast for 2–3 minutes until golden, shaking the pan occasionally to prevent them from catching.
  2. Transfer the toasted pine nuts to a food processor with the basil, Parmesan, olive oil and garlic. Blend until smooth, then season to taste with sea salt and black pepper.
  3. Heat a drizzle of olive oil in a frying pan over a medium-high heat. Add the green beans and cook for 4–5 minutes until tender and lightly blistered.
  4. Transfer the green beans to a large bowl and add the Merchant Gourmet 5 Bean Medley. Spoon in the pesto and toss everything together until evenly coated.
  5. Divide between bowls and scatter over the pomegranate seeds and mixed seeds, if using.
  6. Serve immediately, or enjoy slightly warm.

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