ASPARAGUS PESTO
Making asparagus pesto lets you use the peel, which contains a ton of flavor even though it's sometimes too tough and stringy to eat. Puréeing lets you sidestep this issue: you keep the peel, and the flavor, but your food processor pulverizes the fibers, even if you use thick spears.
Provided by Mark Bittman
Categories easy, quick, weekday, condiments, dips and spreads
Time 20m
Yield 4 to 6 servings (about 1 1/2 cups)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Bring a large pot of water to a boil and salt it. Add the asparagus and cook until fully tender but not mushy, 8 to 10 minutes. Drain well, reserving some of the cooking liquid, and let the asparagus cool slightly.
- Transfer the asparagus to a food processor and add the garlic, pine nuts, 2 tablespoons of the oil, Parmesan, a pinch of salt and a couple of tablespoons of the cooking liquid. Process the mixture, stopping to scrape down the sides of the container if necessary, and gradually add the remaining oil and a bit more of the reserved cooking liquid to moisten if necessary. Add the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper to taste, pulse one last time, and serve over pasta, fish or chicken (or cover and refrigerate for up to a day).
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 191, UnsaturatedFat 12 grams, Carbohydrate 5 grams, Fat 17 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 8 grams, SaturatedFat 4 grams, Sodium 256 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams
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[email protected]This pesto is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love that it uses asparagus, which gives it a unique flavor. I've used it on pasta, as a dip for vegetables, and even as a spread for sandwiches. It's always a hit!
Adelusi Bosede
[email protected]I made this pesto last night and it was delicious! I used it on some grilled chicken and it was the perfect complement. The pesto is very flavorful and has a nice balance of flavors.
Prithvi Bista
[email protected]This pesto is amazing! I love the combination of asparagus, basil, and pine nuts. It's so flavorful and versatile.
Noah Smith
[email protected]It's always a hit!
ugozy cliff
[email protected]I've used it on pasta, as a dip for vegetables, and even as a spread for sandwiches.
MD DULAL JOY
[email protected]I love that it uses asparagus, which gives it a unique flavor.
ahmad helal
[email protected]This pesto is easy to make and it's so delicious!
Keyon Anderson
[email protected]It's always a hit!
Ayesha Vally
[email protected]I've used it on pasta, as a dip for vegetables, and even as a spread for sandwiches.
Nze JUSTUS
[email protected]It's so flavorful and versatile.
nigar yasir
[email protected]I love the combination of asparagus, basil, and pine nuts.
Julieannemarie Clegg
[email protected]This pesto is amazing!
zeeshan ali khan gishkori
[email protected]I love this pesto! It's so flavorful and versatile. I've used it on pasta, as a dip for vegetables, and even as a spread for sandwiches. It's always a hit!
Pranto Roy
[email protected]This pesto is so easy to make and it's so delicious! I love that it uses asparagus, which gives it a unique flavor. I've used it on pasta, as a dip for vegetables, and even as a spread for sandwiches. It's always a hit!
Amina Jamilu
[email protected]I made this pesto last night and it was delicious! I used it on some grilled chicken and it was the perfect complement. The pesto is very flavorful and has a nice balance of flavors. I will definitely be making this again.
Mirza Mehedi
[email protected]This asparagus pesto is amazing! I love the combination of asparagus, basil, and pine nuts. It's so flavorful and versatile. I've used it on pasta, as a dip for vegetables, and even as a spread for sandwiches. It's always a hit!