Steamed vegetables are a healthy and delicious way to enjoy your favorite veggies. They retain their nutrients and vibrant colors, making them a great addition to any meal. Steaming vegetables also helps to preserve their natural flavors and textures, making them a versatile ingredient for a variety of dishes. When paired with a flavorful sauce or pesto, steamed vegetables become an irresistible side dish or main course. One particularly delightful combination is steamed vegetables with basil pecan pesto. This pesto is made with fresh basil, pecans, olive oil, and Parmesan cheese, creating a nutty, aromatic sauce that perfectly complements the steamed vegetables. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create this flavorful and healthy dish that is sure to impress your taste buds and nourish your body.
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BASIL PECAN PESTO
I prefer the taste of pecans over the pine nuts usually called for in pesto recipes. I developed this recipe over a summer of trial and error and prefer it to all other pesto recipes!
Provided by grettagirl
Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes
Time 15m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Blend the basil, pecans, garlic, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt, and pepper together in a food processor until the mixture becomes a slightly chunky paste.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Carbohydrate 2.7 g, Cholesterol 2.9 mg, Fat 24.3 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 131.9 mg, Sugar 0.6 g
PESTO VEGETABLES
The flavors of summer can be yours year-round with this flavor-packed side dish.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Side Dish
Time 15m
Yield 5
Number Of Ingredients 3
Steps:
- Cook and drain vegetables as directed on package.
- Toss vegetables and pesto. Sprinkle with cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 6 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 3 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 220 mg
STEAMED VEGETABLES WITH BASIL PECAN PESTO
Provided by Global Cookbook
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- To prepare the vegetables:On a large steamer rack layer carrots, then fennel, and then potatoes and steam over boiling water, covered, till potatoes are tender, about 10 min. Transfer steamed vegetables to a platter. Steam beans, covered, till just tender, about 10 min, and transfer to a platter. In a food processor blend pesto with 3 Tbsp. warm water, adding additional warm water if necessary to reach desired consistency. Serve vegetables hot at room temperature with pesto. To make the pesto:In a food processor blend together all ingredients with salt and pepper to taste till smooth. Pesto keeps, surface covered with plastic wrap, chilled, 1 week. Makes about 1 1/4 c.. Serves 6 as a main course.
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 2321 g, Calories 3266, Fat 185.37 g, TransFat 0.0 g, SaturatedFat 30.7 g, Cholesterol 34 g, Sodium 1282 g, Carbohydrate 333.8 g, Fiber 98.4 g, Sugar 23.88 g, Protein 89.37 g
STEAMED VEGETABLES WITH TOMATO AND BASIL DRESSING
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 45m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- For the sauce: Scoop the flesh and juices of the tomatoes out of the skins with a spoon into a bowl; discard the empty skins. Whisk in the vinegar, garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes, breaking up the tomato as you do. Gradually whisk in the olive oil, starting with a few drops and then adding the rest in a steady stream to make a chunky, slightly thick dressing. Roughly chop the basil and stir into the dressing. Set aside for 15 minutes to let the flavors come together. Remove the garlic.
- For the vegetables: Pour an inch or more of water in a wok or skillet and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Place the vegetables in a bamboo or collapsible steamer. Set the steamer over the boiling water, cover, and cook for 5 to 8 minutes, or just until the vegetables are crisp tender. Serve warm or at room temperature with the dressing.
STEAMED VEGETABLES WITH BASIL PECAN PESTO
Categories Food Processor Potato Vegetable Side Steam Vegetarian Basil Pecan Fennel Green Bean Summer Gourmet Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 6 as a main course
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- To prepare the vegetables:
- On a large steamer rack layer carrots, then fennel, and then potatoes and steam over boiling water, covered, until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Transfer steamed vegetables to a platter. Steam beans, covered, until just tender, about 10 minutes, and transfer to a platter. In a food processor blend pesto with 3 tablespoons hot water, adding additional hot water if necessary to reach desired consistency.
- Serve vegetables warm at room temperature with pesto.
- To make the pesto:
- In a food processor blend together all ingredients with salt and pepper to taste until smooth. Pesto keeps, surface covered with plastic wrap, chilled, 1 week. Makes about 1 1/4 cups.
BASIL PECAN PESTO
My lovely cousin Carol sent me home from her house in Tampa with the most delicious pesto. We made it last as long as possible, and then I decided to make my own version of hers. I think I did a passable job! It is different, but still delicious! We love it on pizza with mushrooms and onions or pasta! I added a little lemon juice to keep the color bright. I also have been told that parsley does the same thing, so I added some of that too.
Provided by manushag
Categories European
Time 10m
Yield 2 cups, 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Toast pecans and pulse in food processor.
- Add basil, parsley, parmesan cheese and garlic cloves. Pulse again.
- Add olive oil, salt and lemon juice.
- Pulse again until fairly smooth. Taste for seasonings. DONE.
- If you are using for a pasta sauce, add some of the pasta water to thin it down.
- If you are using on pizza, bake pizza first and then drizzle pesto over while hot.
BASIL PECAN PESTO
Categories Sauce Food Processor Garlic No-Cook Quick & Easy Basil Pecan Summer Gourmet
Yield Makes about 1 1/4 cups
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- In a food processor blend together all ingredients with salt and pepper to taste until smooth.(Pesto keeps, surface covered with plastic wrap, chilled, 1 week.)
GRILLED VEGETABLE PANINI WITH BASIL PESTO
This recipe courtesy of Giada De Laurentiis. This is a tasty way to work veggies into your diet. It's pretty easy to make, loaded with flavor, and also filling!
Provided by Juenessa
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 40m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 18
Steps:
- For Panini:.
- Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Drizzle the oil over the eggplant, zucchini, and onion slices, then sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Working in batches, grill the eggplant, zucchini, and onions until they are tender and grill marks appear, about 4 minutes per side.
- Cool completely.
- Cut each baguette into 6 pieces.
- Working with one baguette piece at a time, slice in half and spread both sides with the pesto.
- Working with the bottom slice of the baguette, stack 2 slices of eggplant, 2 slices zucchini, 1 slice onion, 1 slice tomato, 1 slice mozzarella, and 1 slice of roasted pepper.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Place top half of baguette on top and continue with remaining baguette.
- (The sandwiches can be made 4 hours ahead. Wrap well with plastic wrap and refrigerate.).
- For Basil Pesto:.
- In a blender, pulse the basil, pine nuts, garlic, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper until finely chopped.
- With the blender still running, gradually add enough oil to form a smooth and thick consistency.
- Transfer the pesto to a medium bowl and stir in 1/2 cup of cheese.
- Season the pesto with more salt and pepper, to taste.
- (The pesto can be made 2 days ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
- Yields 1 cup and takes about 10 minutes to prepare.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 434.5, Fat 20.5, SaturatedFat 5.3, Cholesterol 18.6, Sodium 827, Carbohydrate 49.6, Fiber 7.2, Sugar 3.7, Protein 14.9
Tips:
- Choose fresh, seasonal vegetables. This will ensure that your steamed vegetables are packed with flavor and nutrients.
- Cut your vegetables into uniform pieces. This will help them cook evenly.
- Don't overcrowd the steamer. If you do, the vegetables will not steam properly.
- Steam the vegetables until they are tender-crisp. You don't want to overcook them, or they will become mushy.
- Season the vegetables with salt, pepper, and herbs before serving. This will enhance their flavor.
Conclusion:
Steamed vegetables are a healthy and delicious side dish that can be enjoyed with a variety of meals. They are also a great way to get your daily dose of fruits and vegetables. With a little planning and preparation, you can easily steam vegetables at home. So next time you're looking for a healthy side dish, give steamed vegetables a try.
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