Spread 1 tablespoon
of pesto on each side of the bread.
We like to make big batches
of pesto in the summertime and freeze it in ice cube trays, then store in freezer bags.
I always keep a
jar of pesto in the fridge for making quick and easy meals and adding some to this soup sounds just right to me.
Toss half
of the pesto with the cooked pasta and a little bit of pasta water (add chickpeas, if using regular pasta).
If storing, keep pesto in an airtight container with a thin layer of olive oil on
top of the pesto - this helps keep the good flavors in and all the rest out!
Season with salt and pepper and spread a thin layer
of pesto sauce over the fish.
I posted a pesto hummus recipe last year, but this is a raw vegan
version of pesto hummus.
Spread a thick layer of hummus over one piece of toast, followed by a thick
layer of pesto.
You could make around 1 cup and a
half of pesto with the ingredients above.
There's a little
bit of the pesto leftover and I can't wait to spread it on my sandwich today.
Set aside 1/3 cup
of pesto for this recipe; the remainder can be refrigerated in an airtight container for a week or so, or frozen for several months.
I topped them off with some crumbled goat cheese and arugula, and then another
drizzle of pesto because why not?
Place the squash noodles and 6 tablespoons
of pesto into the skillet and toss to coat until the noodles are heated through (about 5 minutes).
I've never heard of this
type of pesto but it sounds great and looks so vibrant in your pictures.
Please note, since pesto is the base for this creamy sauce, the flavor of pasta will change depending on
kind of pesto used.
This dish gives you all the
flavor of pesto sauce, but with the added nutritional benefits of spinach and walnuts, and you get to enjoy pasta on top of it.
Let me know what you
think of this pesto, it's a little different but has an incredible flavorful and it's very easy to make.
Spread about 1 teaspoon
of pesto over the cheese and top with a few pieces of roasted asparagus.
To serve, place salmon skin side up on top of a
serving of pesto spaghetti squash and enjoy!
I've also made it the
consistency of pesto by using twice the herbs, and only 1/4 cup of olive oil and 1/4 cup vinegar... this way is my favorite.
I make a similar pizza, but
instead of pesto just brush the crust with olive oil and sprinkle generously with Italian herb seasoning.
That's what I kept saying while I was sneaking taste tests
of this pesto as I made it last night.
I make
tons of pesto in the summer, then freeze it, so this is a perfect way to use and enjoy carrot tops!
When ready, toss about 20 %
of the pesto from step one into this dish and the remainder into the pasta.
Add a
smear of pesto on the top tomato and top with a sweet basil leaf or two.
I ran
out of pesto which is my my bread does not have an even distribution.
Taste and add
more of the pesto if you like - it's really a matter of personal preference at this point.
Next time I make this I would keep the kale raw, I added a
bunch of pesto too.
Serve immediately, or cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days (press plastic wrap directly on
surface of pesto).
Serve over baked sweet potatoes and store the
rest of the pesto in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Spread 1/8 teaspoon
of pesto onto each slice of roasted eggplant and onion.
This makes about two cups worth
of pesto so we used this stuff on the baked sweet potatoes and also in soup, eggs, pasta.....