Best Basil And Pecan Pesto Recipes
PECAN AND BASIL PESTO
Pesto is very easy to make if you have blender or a food processor. Classic pesto is basil, garlic, parmesan, pine nuts and olive oil but you can make a pesto of any similar mix of ingredients. This pesto uses pecans and leaves out the cheese, giving the option of using it as a cooking sauce and adding the cheese separately to...
Provided by Heidi Hoerman
Categories Spreads
Time 20m
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. Place basil, garlic, 1/2 cup oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper in a blender or food processor and blend until somewhat smooth. Force down the leaves and add more olive oil as needed to enable creation of a sauce about the consistency of a good, thick ketchup.
- 2. Add the pecans and blend briefly, leaving small bits of pecans visible.
- 3. Refrigerate or freeze. In its raw state, the pesto is quite harsh tasting. Add it to a dish a few minutes before you are done cooking.
- 4. SERVING SUGGESTION: Boil pasta in salted water until al dente. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet and saute sliced summer squash or zucchini until turning translucent but still firm. Add the pesto and pasta to the squash and saute about 2 minutes until the pesto is cooked a bit. Serve with freshly grated hard cheese (parmesan, romano, etc.) on top.
BASIL AND PECAN PESTO
I was craving a light and savory pesto one summer night, but didn't want to run to the store for the only missing ingredient: pine nuts. This recipe is a combination of different pesto recipes. The lime juice livens this pesto up in an interesting way. I like to use this pesto for pasta, but it easily takes the place of any classic pesto. I also use it for a topping on eggplant sandwiches, a spread for wraps, or a dip for pizza or veggies.
Provided by Hadice
Categories Sauces
Time 5m
Yield 1 1/2 cups
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine all ingredients in a blender or using an immersion blender.
- If you would like a thinner sauce, add extra olive oil or water.
- Serve and enjoy.
- Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to one week or frozen for 3 months.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1217.3, Fat 127.7, SaturatedFat 18.5, Cholesterol 14.7, Sodium 1036.8, Carbohydrate 14.1, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 2.1, Protein 13.4
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