Green Beans with Parsley-Lemon Pesto

• 1/2 c. pine nuts
• 2 c. flat-leaf parsley leaves
• 1 clove garlic
• 1 tsp. lemon zest
• 1 tbsp. lemon juice
• 1/4 c. extra-virgin olive oil
• kosher salt
• Freshly ground pepper
• 4 lb. green beans
• Lemon wedges

1. In a small skillet, toast pine nuts over moderate heat, tossing, until golden, about 5 minutes; transfer to a food processor and let cool completely.
2. Add parsley, garlic, lemon zest, and lemon juice to food processor and pulse until parsley is very finely chopped.
3. With the machine on, gradually add olive oil and process until pesto is nearly smooth.
4. Season with salt and pepper and scrape into a large bowl.
5. Put a steamer basket in the bottom of a pot.
6. Fill pot with 1 inch of water, add salt, and bring to a boil.
7. Add green beans, cover, and steam until bright green and crisp-tender, 8 to 10 minutes.
8. Drain beans and transfer to large bowl.
9. Toss with pesto and season with salt and pepper; serve with lemon wedges.
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pine nuts, flatleaf parsley, clove garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, extravirgin olive oil, kosher salt, freshly ground pepper, green beans, lemon wedges

Taken from www.delish.com/recipefinder/green-beans-parsley-lemon-pesto-recipe-fw1113 (may not work)