11 spring green pesto Recipes

shallots, cut in quarters or 3 green onions, roughly chopped, garlic cloves, fresh flat leaf parsley, mixed fresh herbs ; whatever combination of chervil, dill, tarragon, lemon thyme and basil you prefer, anchovy filets , rinsed if salt packed, zest and juice from half a lemon, extra virgin olive oil (see note ), salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste, asparagus, trimmed, cut into approximately 1 1/2 pieces, blanched, frozen or fresh petit pois, blanched

elbow macaroni, fresh snow pea, trimmed, fresh sugar snap pea, green giant select lesueur frozen baby peas, mayonnaise, refrigerated basil pesto, green onions, chopped, lemon juice, salt

boneless chicken breasts, italian salad dressing, mayonnaise, pesto sauce, ciabatta rolls, split and lightly toasted, parmesan cheese, shredded, prosciutto, roasted red pepper, spring greens

soft whole wheat bread (or whole grain bread), avocado, basil pesto (storebought or homemade), roasted red pepper (jarred is fine ), cucumber, sliced into thin rounds, sliced red onion, pitted kalamata olives, thinly sliced, handful spring mixed salad green, balsamic vinegar , reduction (or regular )

deli roast beef, thinly sliced, french bread (round, crusty , 12-inch diameter) or 1 loaf italian bread (round, crusty, 12-inch diameter), light mayonnaise, pesto sauce (prepared ), fresh lemon juice, roasted red peppers, drained well, mixed baby lettuces and spring greens (3 oz), feta cheese (mild , 3 oz) or 1/2 cup goat s cheese, crumbled (3 oz), pepper

macaroni, olive oil, sliced leeks, white and light green parts only, sliced carrots, sliced celery, frozen peas, frozen edamame or double-shelled fava beans, white beans, drained and rinsed, qt. reduced-sodium chicken broth, kosher salt, purchased or homemade pesto, shredded parmesan cheese

dried navy beans or 1 cup white beans, rinsed, bay leaf, fresh thyme, finely chopped, leeks, diced and rinsed well, carrots, diced, red bliss potatoes or 8 oz yukon gold potatoes, peeled and cubed, plum tomato, cubed, low sodium vegetable broth, garlic cloves, loosely packed fresh basil leaves, grated parmesan cheese, extra virgin olive oil, green beans , cut into 1/2 inch pieces, zucchini, cubed, fresh shelled peas (or thawed frozen peas), coarse salt, fresh ground pepper

trimmed watercress (about 1 bunch), fresh parsley, basil leaves, pecan halves, frozen green peas, thawed, fat-free ricotta cheese, grated fresh parmesan cheese, sliced green onions, salt, pepper, garlic cloves, olive oil, hot cooked spaghetti (about 1 lb uncooked pasta)

mint, garlic clove, oil, lemon, oil, lamb, lentils, radishes, tomatoes, spring onions, mixed salad greens, feta