Green Goddess Pistachio Pesto Beans
Creamy white beans tossed in a bright green goddess–style pistachio pesto with herbs, lemon, and olive oil.
Luxurious without cream — perfect for Christmas tables or everyday healthy meals.
⏱ Time
Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 5 minutes
Total: ~20 minutes
🥘 Ingredients
Beans
2 cups cooked cannellini or butter beans (or 2 cans, rinsed & drained)
1 tbsp olive oil
1 garlic clove, sliced
Green Goddess Pistachio Pesto
½ cup fresh parsley
¼ cup fresh basil
2 tbsp fresh chives
⅓ cup shelled pistachios (unsalted)
2 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 small garlic clove
2–3 tbsp cold water (to thin)
Salt & black pepper to taste
Optional Garnish
Extra chopped pistachios
Lemon zest
Chili flakes (optional, very mild)
🧑🍳 Instructions
1. Make pesto
Blend parsley, basil, chives, pistachios, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, water, salt, and pepper until smooth but slightly textured.
2. Warm beans
Heat olive oil in a pan over medium heat.
Add sliced garlic; cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add beans and warm gently 2–3 minutes.
3. Toss
Remove from heat.
Stir pesto through warm beans until creamy and coated
4. Serve
Transfer to a bowl and garnish with pistachios and lemon zest.
🌿 Tips & Variations
Add Parmesan or feta for non-vegan version
Serve over toast, grilled sourdough, or polenta
Pair with grilled fish or chicken
Also delicious cold as a salad
🧮 Nutritional Information
Calories: ~290
Protein: 11 g
Carbs: 28 g
Fat: 16 g
Fiber: 7 g
Sodium: ~240 mg