Crisp-tender cooked green beans are tossed with sautéed onion and basil pesto.

Green Beans with Pesto

1 pound fresh green beans, trimmed, about 4 cups
2 teaspoons pure vegetable oil
1 medium onion, chopped, about 1/2 cup
3 tablespoons basil pesto
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper

1. Place beans in medium saucepan; add enough water to cover. Bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce heat to medium; cook 5 minutes, or until beans are crisp-tender. Drain well; set aside.
2. Heat oil in medium skillet over medium heat. Add onions; cook and stir 5 minutes, or until tender. Stir in pesto, salt and pepper. Add beans; toss to coat.

Makes 8 servings.

Recipe provided courtesy of www.butterball.com.