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.
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Fatma Elzhraa
[email protected]This pesto is amazing! It's so flavorful and versatile. I've used it on pasta, pizza, and even as a marinade for chicken. It's always a hit.
Umenwaka Marycynthia
[email protected]I've tried many pesto recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so flavorful and delicious. I love the combination of basil, pecans, and Parmesan cheese.
Tammi Sheridan
[email protected]This is a great recipe! The pesto is so easy to make and it tastes amazing. I love the nutty flavor of the pecans.
Nella Erasmus
[email protected]I love this pesto! It's so flavorful and versatile. I've used it on pasta, chicken, and even as a spread for sandwiches.
sk bro GAMING
[email protected]This pesto is delicious! It's a great way to use up leftover basil.
Abubakar Ramzan
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pesto, but I really enjoyed this recipe. The pecans give it a nice nutty flavor.
mutesi sheli
[email protected]This pesto is so easy to make and it tastes amazing! I love the combination of basil and pecans.
shahadat hossain gazi
[email protected]I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The pesto is absolutely delicious. I used it on pasta and it was perfect.
Nelida Marrero
[email protected]This is my new favorite pesto recipe! It's so creamy and delicious. I especially love the nutty flavor of the pecans.
Sk Kader
[email protected]I love the unique flavor of this pesto. The pecans and basil complement each other perfectly. It's also very easy to make, which is a bonus.
Shamsu Muhd
[email protected]This pesto is amazing! It's so flavorful and versatile. I've used it on pasta, pizza, and even as a dip for vegetables. It's always a hit.