Green_Beans_with_Pears.rst

Serves- 8

Ingredients:

2 lbs french green beans, ends trimmed ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil 3-4 tbsp balsamic vinegar 1 tsp white miso 1 cup basil leaves, finely chopped 2-3 sprigs fresh parsley, finely chopped 2-3 shallots, minced 2-3 cloves garlic, minced 1 fresh lemon’s zest, grated 4 small, ripe pears, halved and thinly sliced lengthwise (unpeeled) 1 cup coarsely chopped walnut pieces, toasted

Bring a pot of water to a boil and cook beans for 5-6 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain well and set aside.

For the dressing whisk oil, vinegar, miso, basil, parsley, shallots, garlic and lemon zest until smooth. Place beans, pears and walnut in a mixing bowl. Toss gently with dressing and transfer to serving bowl. Serve.