250 peppers walnut pesto Recipes

fresh basil (i can usually grab a package for $2.00 at my local latino grocery store) - just rinse really well., garlic cloves-minced, water -or less (optional is making a less calorie version + 4 tbsp olive oil), olive oil -or less (i happen to have spanish olive oil which provides a little extra taste similar to that of extra virgin olive oil.), walnuts, freshly grated parmesan cheese (it doesn tsp have to be parmegiano reggiano which is super expensive - but do not use that stuff from the green can people - oh you know exactly what i am talking about) - and grating it yourself also saves on money. i can usually get a decent brand for $5-6 dollars a good sized wedge that lasts me a month from the cheese section at the large grocery store- and i use slivers of it over salads, and any pasta dishes., kosher or sea salt & freshly cracked pepper, equipment needed, blender or food processor (i have made pesto in both successfully), cutting board, paper towels or clean hand towels

walnuts, toasted, chopped fresh rosemary (about 4 sprigs), creole mustard, garlic cloves, chopped, olive oil, divided, pork tenderloins, kitchen string, salt, black pepper

tomatoes (up to 2 1/2 lbs, red , choose firm, ripe tomatoes. heirloom tomatoes tend to fall apart when roasting), olive oil, dried oregano, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, pesto sauce (store bought or homemade ), freshly grated parmesan cheese, walnuts, pine nuts, garlic, diced (9 cloves), fresh basil leaves , packed, kosher salt, fresh ground black pepper, olive oil, freshly grated parmesan cheese

dried wagon wheel macaroni or 6 oz rotini pasta (about 2 cups), boneless skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1 inch pieces, refrigerated pesto sauce, fat free sour cream, chopped fresh vegetables (such as red, yellow or green sweet pepper, broccoli florets, zucchini or cucumber), tomato, chopped, toasted pine nuts or 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted (optional)

fresh basil , packed, walnuts, garlic, virgin olive oil, salt, red pepper flakes, crushed, pasta, parmesan cheese, freshly grated

uncooked whole wheat bow tie pasta, fresh arugula, fresh parsley sprigs, loosely packed basil leaves, grated parmesan cheese, salt, crushed red pepper flakes, chopped walnuts, olive oil, plum tomato, seeded and chopped

cremini mushrooms, de-stemmed, olive oil, nama shoyu or 1/4 cup soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, garlic cloves, minced, lots fresh ground black pepper, basil leaves , packed, walnuts, pine nuts, plus 2tsp ground for garnish, nutritional yeast, olive oil, garlic clove, sea salt

walnuts, pignolis, chopped garlic (9 cloves), fresh basil leaves , packed, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, good olive oil, freshly grated parmesan cheese

walnuts, toasted, garlic , roasted and mashed, fusilli - i use gluten-free fusilli, extra-virgin olive oil, fresh basil leaves , packed, fresh spinach , packed, freshly ground black pepper , lots, cayenne, lemon, juiced, parmesan cheese, freshly grated, mayonnaise , not salad dressing, warm water

cooked tuna fillets, broken into 1-inch pieces (about 2 cups), prepared basil pesto, jarred roasted red peppers, diced, mayonnaise, grated parmesan, salt and freshly ground black pepper, thick slices rye bread, swiss cheese, olive oil, seasoned rice vinegar, dijon mustard, chopped romaine lettuce leaves, ruby red grapefruit segments, candied walnuts , pecans or peanuts

salad, bow tie pasta (farfalle), pesto, tomatoes, halved, crumbled feta cheese, salt and pepper to taste, olive oil , as needed, pesto, big handfuls of fresh basil leaves (about two hefty bunches), pine nuts or 3/4 cup walnuts, fresh grated parmesan cheese, juice of 1 lemon, garlic, salt and pepper, extra-virgin olive oil

garlic cloves, crushed under a knife and peeled, pine nuts or 1/3 cup walnuts or 1/3 cup almonds, freshly grated parmesan cheese (or a combination) or 1/2 cup romano cheese (or a combination), fresh basil leaves, well rinsed and dried in a salad spinner, extra virgin olive oil, plus more to cover the pesto, salt, fresh ground black pepper, green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch lengths (preferably flat romano beans), red potatoes , scrubbed, red wine vinegar, extra virgin olive oil, salt, fresh ground black pepper, chopped fresh basil or parsley

red tomatoes, good olive oil, dried oregano, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, pesto, store-bought or homemade, freshly grated parmesan cheese, walnuts, pine nuts, diced garlic (9 cloves), fresh basil leaves , packed, kosher salt, freshly ground black pepper, good olive oil, freshly grated parmesan cheese

frenched rack of lamb, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, canola oil, mint pesto , recipe follows, fresh mint, leaves only, chopped walnuts, mint jelly, chopped garlic, extra-virgin olive oil, apple cider vinegar, red pepper flakes, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

red bell pepper, quartered, yellow bell pepper, quartered, eggplants (about 1/2-lb total), sliced diagonally 1/4inch thick, olive oil for brushing vegetables and bread, italian bread , halved horizontally with serrated knife, pesto, diced mozzarella cheese (about 1/4 lb), shredded fresh basil leaves for garnish, fresh basil leaves, pine nuts or chopped walnuts, toasted lightly and cooled, garlic clove, chopped, freshly grated parmesan cheese, olive oil

pre-packaged prepared pizza crust, commercially-prepared pesto sauce (i use classico), low-fat ricotta cheese, shredded part-skim mozzarella cheese, quartered artichoke hearts, drained, sun-dried tomatoes packed in oil, sliced into strips, fresh mushrooms, sliced and sauteed, shredded fresh parmesan cheese, walnuts, chopped and toasted, cracked black pepper (optional)

uncooked whole wheat penne pasta, beef tenderloin steaks (6 oz each), salt, pepper, fresh baby spinach, chopped, grape tomatoes, halved, prepared pesto, chopped walnuts, crumbled gorgonzola cheese

pita, olive oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper, cream cheese, basil pesto , recipe follows, lightly toasted walnut pieces, cleaned basil leaves , tightly packed, minced garlic, grated parmesan cheese, olive oil