Best 8 Almond Parsley And Manchego Pesto Recipes

PARSLEY AND ALMOND PESTO

Steps:

• Toast the almonds in a dry pan for 40 seconds or until just golden and aromatic
• Mince the garlic and then add all ingredients to a food processor and whazz to a sauce consistancy.
• Serve as a dip or sauce for pasta or spread on to crusty bread.

PARSLEY, ROSEMARY AND OREGANO PESTO

Steps:

• Put the almonds in a food processor and pulse until finely ground. Add the parsley, garlic, oregano, rosemary and 1/4 teaspoon salt and pulse until finely chopped. Add the pecorino and pulse to combine. With the motor running, slowly pour in the olive oil and process until combined. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the tomatoes.

PARSLEY-ALMOND PESTO

Steps:

• Finely chop parsley, toasted almonds, thyme and garlic in food processor. Gradually mix in oil and process until pureed. Mix in Parmesan cheese and chicken broth. Season pesto to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 3 days ahead. Store in airtight container in refrigerate.)

PARSLEY AND ALMOND PESTO

Steps:

• Process ingredients in food processor until blended.

EASY BASIL PESTO WITH ALMONDS

Steps:

• Combine basil, Parmesan cheese, almonds, olive oil, and garlic in a food processor. Pulse until blended. Pour in more olive oil, with the processor running, until pesto is thick and smooth.

SMOKED ALMOND PESTO SPAGHETTI

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add pasta and cook according to package directions until al dente, adding fresh peas during the last 2 minutes of cooking or frozen peas during the last minute. Reserve 1 cup of the pasta water, then drain pasta and peas.
• Meanwhile, in a food processor, combine almonds and garlic, and pulse until finely chopped. Add basil, parsley, cheese and paprika. With the machine running, drizzle in oil until well blended and a thick sauce forms. Transfer pesto to a large bowl, stir in lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
• Add cooked pasta and ½ cup of the reserved pasta water to the bowl, and season with salt and pepper. Toss to evenly coat pasta in the pesto, then season again as needed. (Add more pasta water if a thinner consistency is desired.)
• Divide pasta among bowls and garnish with additional cheese and basil.

BASIL AND PARSLEY PESTO

Steps:

• Place basil, parsley, almonds and garlic in a small food processor; pulse until chopped. Add lemon zest, juice, honey and salt; process until blended. Continue processing while gradually adding oil in a steady stream. Add cheese; pulse just until blended., Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Freeze option: Transfer pesto to ice cube trays; cover and freeze pesto until firm. Remove from trays and transfer to a resealable plastic freezer bag; return to freezer. To use, thaw cubes in refrigerator 2 hours.

SPANISH TOMATO SALAD

Steps:

• Slice the tomatoes and arrange on a large platter with the onion. Sprinkle with a good pinch of salt and ½ tsp of the sugar. Leave to stand for 10 mins or up to 30 mins while you make the dressing.
• Tip the parsley, vinegar, olive oil, remaining sugar, garlic, half the almonds and a good pinch of salt into the small bowl of a food processor. Blitz to a pesto consistency, adding a dribble of water if you need to loosen it a little.
• Weave the slices of ham between the tomatoes and onion, creating a little height on the plate. Drizzle over the dressing, scatter with the remaining almonds and shavings of manchego. Drizzle over a little extra oil and serve.