Funky pesto with green beans

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
1largeRed pepper, roasted, peeled
And seeded
1cupPicked parsley leaves
1cupPicked cilantro leaves
¼cupToasted walnuts
½cupGrated Asaigo cheese
¾cupOlive oil
Salt and pepper
1poundsGreen beans, blanched to
Crisp-tender

Directions

Place the red pepper, parsley, cilantro and walnuts in the work bowl of the food processor. Blend until smooth. Add the cheese, blend to incorporate. With the machine still running , slowly add the olive oil and process for 30 seconds. Remove from bowl and season. Drop the cooked beans in the water bath to reheat. Place the beans in a mixing bowl and add the pesto. Toss and season. Serve in a large pretty bowl.

Yield: vegetables for 8 servings ESSENCE OF EMERIL SHOW#EE2179