Parsley Almond Pesto Recipes

PARSLEY AND ALMOND PESTO

Steps:

• Toast the almonds in a dry pan for 40 seconds or until just golden and aromatic
• Mince the garlic and then add all ingredients to a food processor and whazz to a sauce consistancy.
• Serve as a dip or sauce for pasta or spread on to crusty bread.

ALMOND, PARSLEY AND MANCHEGO PESTO

Steps:

• Put the almonds in a food processor and pulse until finely ground. Add the parsley, garlic, lemon zest, marjoram and 1/4 teaspoon salt and pulse until finely chopped. Add the manchego and pulse to combine. With the motor running, slowly pour in the olive oil and process until combined. Transfer to a bowl.

PARSLEY PESTO

Steps:

• In a food processor place the garlic, parsley, pinch salt, walnuts, and cheese. Process until they form a paste. Gradually blend in olive oil, taste adjust your seasoning if necessary. Great with pasta, poultry, vegetables and rice.

PARSLEY AND ALMOND PESTO

Steps:

• Process ingredients in food processor until blended.

PARSLEY-ALMOND PESTO

Steps:

• Finely chop parsley, toasted almonds, thyme and garlic in food processor. Gradually mix in oil and process until pureed. Mix in Parmesan cheese and chicken broth. Season pesto to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 3 days ahead. Store in airtight container in refrigerate.)

CHICKEN WITH ALMOND-PARSLEY PESTO

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add the chicken and cook until golden brown on all sides, about 5 minutes.
• In a blender, combine the pesto ingredients and process until smooth, adding more oil if necessary to create a sauce-like consistency.
• Add the sauce to the chicken in the skillet and cook for 1 minute to heat through. Serve the chicken and sauce over the pasta.

EASY BASIL PESTO WITH ALMONDS

Steps:

• Combine basil, Parmesan cheese, almonds, olive oil, and garlic in a food processor. Pulse until blended. Pour in more olive oil, with the processor running, until pesto is thick and smooth.