These super delicious zoodles are tossed with a creamy pesto
made of basil, cashews, garlic and shallot with juicy and tasty roasted tomatoes!
At the most basic level, pesto is a raw sauce
made of basil leaves, garlic, pine nuts and olive oil.
Not exact matches
The unique Roasted Red Pepper & Gouda Bisque features a sweet and smoky blend
of roasted red pepper purée, tomatoes, cream,
basil and Gouda — all
making for a truly craveable soup.
I
made them the other day with a tablespoon
of tomato puree, a few sun - dried tomatoes and some fresh
basil leaves, which was delicious!
I do
make mushroom pasta quite often but I've never thought
of putting
basil in it or yogurt.
This version is
made up
of layers
of thinly sliced zucchini, rosemary infused brazil nut cheese, plum tomatoes and avocado
basil pesto.
The sun dried tomatoes simmer down when cooked with the plum tomatoes,
basil, salt, olive oil and courgettes to
make a wonderfully rich, chunky sauce, which is enhanced by the tender, roasted squares
of aubergine, the crunchy toasted pine nuts and the ever so slightly bitter rocket.
Just
made this, only thing I was missing was the fresh
basil / cilantro, and I used some coconut rice I already had in the fridge instead
of black rice.
Here's why it is SO versatile: you can drizzle it in Sriracha, sprinkle it with lime and chili flakes, fold in lots
of basil and sundried tomatoes, add walnuts and grapes... seriously, you can
make it whatever you want it to be!
was probably one
of the most delicious soups i have ever had, and since then i had been researching and
making notes
of various zucchini
basil soups (i honestly didn't know it was as popular as it was), and thought that i would give it a shot.
Making a batch
of homemade hummus is seriously a cinch, and having
basil from the garden definitely gives it a fresh flavor you just can't achieve with store bought varieties.
Slow cooked in tomato sauce and red wine, our braciole recipe is
made with thin - sliced top round rolled around a filling
of Genoa salami, fresh breadcrumbs, parsley,
basil and cheese.
the
basil adds a lot
of flavor as well, and in my opinion
makes the soup even more tasty.
I
make tons
of homemade pesto and freeze it every summer with a
basil / arugula / spinach / kale blend
of greens from my garden and now I have yet one more use for my stash
of frozen pesto.
The great thing about pasta is that it takes on all the flavors
of the sauce on it
making it the perfect canvas for the
basil, spicy black pepper, and tangy rich goat cheese.
A dairy - free
basil sauce
made of avocado and cucumber turns zucchini noodles into an elegant and healthy meal.
Meanwhile to
make your hummus: combine beans, garlic, lemon juice,
basil, salt and pepper in the bowl
of a food processor.
I often
make pesto with kale instead
of basil.
I usually
make them with tomatoes and
basil... I really like the idea
of serving them with rice!
I think this weird pesto obsession is coming from a longing for summer...
basil always
makes me think
of summer, and sun, and the beach, and a refreshing pool with a tropical drink...
This naturally gluten - free, dairy - free dressed up shaved ice recipe
made with fresh fruit, a hint
of honey (which can certainly be omitted if you choose), and a merely subliminal essence
of basil will have you and your guests refreshed with the first sampling.
Your notes on bulking this up
made me remember a salad I invented a couple
of summers ago — couscous, a crunchy veg or two, diced peaches or other fruit, well - toasted slivered almonds or pumpkin seeds, and mint or parsley or
basil or some other herb.
This is the perfect time
of year for
making pesto, too, with
basil overflowing from every stall at the farmers» market.
Straight from The Ketogenic Bible, these tasty sliders are
made with ground sirloin — a lean cut
of beef — that's seasoned with flavorful
basil, garlic and onion powder.
I don't usually
make my own pesto due to the cost
of pine nuts and cheese and
basil... but this looks like a fab option!
I tend to
make mine with cherry tomatoes,
basil, roasted red peppers, walnuts, a bit
of lemon juice and zest, olive oil.
Of course, if you're
making a green smoothie bowl, go heavy on the spinach or kale, as well as fresh herbs like mint and
basil.
This rustic mushroom pasta gets its flavor from a sauce
made of butter, white wine, lemon juice, sage,
basil, and thyme.
The idea is to
make a pasta sauce that hits all the same flavor receptors as pesto: the edamame is nutty and the miso is umami, providing the pine nut - parmesan punch that we love about pesto, and ginger in place
of the
basil provides fresh, herby flavor.
Pretty soon it'll be all stews, braises, and chilies around here, and while there's nothing wrong with that, comfort yourself just a little bit by finding one
of the last tomatoes
of the season and fresh
basil at the farmers market and
making this delicious fresh tomato sauce.
My friend noted as she was tasting it, that it is an earthy dish, which
makes the addition
of fresh
basil simply perfect.
1 lb ground beef (or vegetarian crumble) 3 cups
of beef broth (or vegetable broth to
make vegetarian) 4 - 5 cloves
of garlic, minced 1 TB dried parsley 1 TB dried
basil 1/2 cup chopped onion 1 — 28 oz can
of diced tomatoes 1 — 6 oz can
of tomato paste 1 cup V8 (or any vegetable drink) 2 cups uncooked shell pasta 1/4 tsp pepper 1/4 tsp salt
This is how we
make our pesto, lots
of fresh from the garden
basil and the best ingredients we can afford.
It
makes the whole delicious combination even more appealing; The tomatoes get sweeter, the subtle flavors
of the mozzarella and avocado are heightened, and when the drizzle hits the
basil you will INSIST that you're eating bruschetta for dinner... and there is absolutely nothing wrong with that.
Whether you're heating up a can
of chicken noodle or tomato
basil, or
making your own from scratch using stock or broth, you feel like, «yeah, this is a healthy choice.»
Yet, the addition
of lightly blanched fresh green beans, celery leaves and fresh
basil to our buttery Boston Bibb lettuce did
make this salad better than your garden variety.
Then add around 200 ml
of vegetable stock (I
make 300 ml in case I need a little extra), I like the Kallo brand, its gluten free too, a teaspoon
of tomato puree and 1/2 teaspoon each
of basil and oregano completes the dish.
The double whammy
of basil in the sauce and the pesto
makes these boats super flavorful and delicious!
Tender chicken breasts topped with fresh melted mozzarella cheese, tangy cherry tomatoes and peppery
basil makes for serious mouthful
of perfection.
To
make the bruschetta, in a small bowl stir together the chopped tomatoes, garlic, onions, and
basil leaves with a teaspoon
of olive oil.
Several years ago, my Aunt Teena came to me with a jar
of pesto sauce and a jar
of tomato
basil sauce, told me to combine them and
make some bruchetta for the family reunion dinner we were having that night.
I also happen to love, love, love pesto and
make a lot
of it in the summer when there's so much beautiful
basil around.
This sauce is sort
of a mix, or should I say beautiful union, between pesto and guacamole,
made with garlic,
basil, lemon juice, jalapeno, and avocado.
I think that if you
made them larger, they'd be great for breakfast sandwiches or even a simple lunch sandwich
of basil, fresh mozzarella, and slice
of tomato.
This area in the region
of Liguria is known for pesto — a sauce
made from
basil leaves, garlic, salt, olive oil, pine nuts and pecorino cheese.
For the filling, I stuck with spinach, but
made a batch
of homemade marinara with fresh
basil, oregano, and TVP.
(Just with a little olive oil and s & p.) Those grilled veggies combined with sliced tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and Parm, bits
of shaved garlic, and chopped fresh
basil made for one stunning pizza.
What
makes this chicken spaghetti very special is that in addition to fresh tomatoes,
basil, garlic, and spinach, I also used sun - dried tomatoes and red pepper flakes to add lots
of flavor!
And as if all those roasted vegetable flavors weren't enough, we add gnocchi because we just love those little cheek - pinching potato dumplings, plus a good dose
of basil pesto — extra special bonus points if you
made homemade pesto while
basil was at its peak back in the summer — and a big handful
of seasonal greens because, healthy January is here!
The best part about this recipe is that you can get fresh
basil and fresh strawberries this time
of year and it will just
make the whole recipe that much more divine.