STEAMED VEGETABLES WITH BASIL PECAN PESTO

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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

6 medium carrots, cut diagonally into 1/8-inch-thick slices
2 fennel bulbs (sometimes called anise), stalks trimmed flush with bulb and bulb cut lengthwise into 1/8-inch-thick slices
1 1/2 pounds small red potatoes, cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1 1/2 pounds green beans, trimmed
3 to 4 tablespoons hot water
1 1/4 cups basil pecan pesto
For the pesto:
2 cups packed fresh basil leaves, washed well and spun dry
2/3 cup olive oil
1/2 cup pecans, toasted golden brown and cooled
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan
2 large garlic cloves, chopped and mashed to a paste with 1/2 teaspoon salt

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.

Naqi Ali
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavor of the pesto.


Tehmeena Tehmeena
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I'm always looking for new recipes that are healthy and easy to make. This recipe fits the bill perfectly. It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Coco Nesian
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This dish is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also a great option for a light and healthy lunch or dinner.


Jahmel Watson
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This dish is so versatile. You can use any type of vegetables you like and the pesto can be adjusted to your taste. I've even used this recipe to make a pasta dish and it was delicious.


sugath sd
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. My friends and family love the unique flavor of the pesto and the steamed vegetables are always cooked to perfection.


Jowel Bappi
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This recipe is a great way to impress your guests. It's easy to make, but it looks and tastes like it came from a fancy restaurant.


SUDAIS kakar
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I'm not a vegetarian, but I love this dish. The vegetables are cooked perfectly and the pesto is amazing.


Joyce Lewis
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I'm always looking for new recipes that are healthy and easy to make. This recipe fits the bill perfectly. It's also a great way to use up leftover vegetables.


Rahziyah Edwards
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This dish is a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables. My kids loved the pesto and they ate all of their vegetables without complaining.


Arbaz Ch
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I've never been a fan of steamed vegetables, but this recipe changed my mind. The pesto adds so much flavor and the vegetables are cooked perfectly.


Mim Lailatun
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook vegetables and this recipe is a keeper. It's healthy, delicious, and easy to make.


sampadakaira channel
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This dish is so versatile. You can use any type of vegetables you like and the pesto can be adjusted to your taste.


Krish Ojha Ojha
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I'm not a huge fan of pesto, but I really enjoyed the flavor of this one. It wasn't too overpowering and it really complemented the vegetables.


Asnel galado
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover vegetables. I always have a few stray carrots or broccoli florets in my fridge and this is a great way to use them up.


Sanro Islam
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I made this dish for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the unique flavor of the pesto.


Rana Muhammad Ali Nawaz
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This dish is a great way to get your daily dose of vegetables. It's also a great option for a light and healthy lunch or dinner.


Lucian Fredericks
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I've made this recipe several times now and it's always a hit. My family loves the vibrant flavor of the pesto and the steamed vegetables are always cooked to perfection.


Arkam Ally
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This dish was so easy to make and it turned out perfect. The pesto was especially delicious.


Habibur Rahaman
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I'm not usually a fan of steamed vegetables, but this recipe changed my mind. The pesto was incredibly flavorful and really elevated the dish.


Not_ Spudan
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This steamed vegetable dish with basil pecan pesto was an absolute delight. The combination of flavors was spot on, with the pesto adding a nutty and herbaceous touch to the tender vegetables.