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Unique Pesto Recipe?
Does anybody have any great pesto recipes other than the usual basil pesto? Wanting to offer a pasta-pesto bar at a party. Thanks.
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chives are growing in my yard now so I will probably be making this soon
Chive Pesto
Blend the following in a food processor or blender:
You can also add some kale or Swiss chard, about a hand full, if you?d like. May need to add water to get to the consistency that you want.
This recipe makes pesto using Broccoli. I haven't tried it yet, but it's definitely on my list!
http://www.sproutedkitchen.com/home/2011/4/6/orzo-broccoli-pesto-salad.html
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Make an arugula pesto.
In a traditional basil pesto, use cashews instead of walnuts. WAY better.
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tomato-almond pesto: http://ellysaysopa.com/2011/08/31/spaghetti-and-zucchini-ribbons-with-tomato-almond-pesto/
goat cheese-sundried tomato pesto: http://ellysaysopa.com/2009/05/20/barley-with-sundried-tomatoes-and-goat-cheese-walnut-pesto/
kale pesto: http://ellysaysopa.com/2010/12/29/bucatini-with-kale-pesto/
Arugula Pesto
Asparagus Pesto
Cilantro Pesto
I don't normally follow a recipe, though. Take your basic basil pesto recipe and experiment by swapping the basil for different herbs/greens (cilantro, spinach, arugula, etc), the pine nuts for different nuts (I love using walnuts or almonds), and the Parmesan for different cheese (like dried jack, one of my favorites). I also add either a squeeze of lemon or lime or brighten it up. Or add a jalape?o for a spicy pesto.
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Parsley Pesto
I don't have a blog, so this links to a search I did for the recipe. It's lemony and delicious.
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I made this one and it was a huge hit. My husband loves it. You could sub any chili you like for the ones I used, just be sure to pick something that's not too spicy. If you don't want spicy, just omit it
http://culinarybliss.blogspot.com/2011/09/vegan-roasted-vegetable-pesto-with.html