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Charred Green Beans with Lemon Verbena Pesto

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Charred Green Beans with Lemon Verbena PestoSteve Legato

If you grow pole beans, you know that at first glance, you have only a few beans, and then suddenly there is an onslaught. That's when bean varieties like the green Blue Lake or the yellow wax beans can be stir-grilled with a bit of olive oil for a very simple yet satisfying dish to use the surplus of beans. When you're in the mood for a more robust sauce, try this lemony pesto tossed with the grilled beans right before serving.

Editor's note: If you can't find lemon verbena leaves or even fresh lemon balm leaves, substitute basil pesto.

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