Zesty Artichoke Basil Sauce Recipes

ZESTY ARTICHOKE BASIL GRAIN BOWL RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 425˚F (220˚C).
• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil, then add the carrots and cook for about 5 minutes, until slightly tender but not cooked through. Drain and pat dry.
• In a large bowl, toss the carrots with the olive oil, Zesty spice blend, and pepper until evenly coated. Spread the carrots on a rimmed baking sheet in a single layer. Roast for 10-15 minutes, until cooked through and crispy.
• Using vegetable stock instead of water, cook the buckwheat groats according to the package instructions. Set aside.
• Make the dressing: In a blender, combine the champagne vinegar, pistachios, grapeseed oil, and water and blend until a semi-smooth consistency is reached. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add the basil and pulse a few times to incorporate.
• Divide buckwheat groats between 2 bowls. Top with the carrots, feta, artichoke hearts, spinach, and basil. Drizzle over the dressing.
• Enjoy!

SLOW COOKER PORK SHOULDER WITH ZESTY BASIL SAUCE

Steps:

• Cook the pork: Mix garlic, oil, mustard, brown sugar, salt, pepper, oregano, and paprika in a small bowl to form a paste. Rub all over pork, then transfer to a resealable plastic bag or slow cooker insert and chill overnight.
• Place pork in slow cooker, cover, and cook on low until meat is fork-tender but not yet completely falling apart, 7 1/2-8 hours.
• Meanwhile, make the sauce: Mix shallot, basil, oil, oregano, red pepper flakes, and salt in an airtight container. Cover and let rest up to 3 hours at temperature or up to 2 days in refrigerator. Stir in lemon juice just before using.
• Transfer pork to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes. Slice and transfer to a platter. Drizzle with sauce and serve with additional sauce alongside.
• Do Ahead
• Pork can be rubbed 2 days ahead; chill in an airtight container. Sauce, without lemon juice, can be made 2 days ahead; chill in an airtight container.

ARTICHOKE-BASIL PASTA SAUCE

Steps:

• Drain artichokes, reserving marinade; set artichokes aside. In a large saucepan, saute onion and mushrooms in reserved marinade for 2-3 minutes or until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer., Stir in the artichokes, tomatoes, water, tomato paste, basil, sugar and salt if desired. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5-10 minutes or until heated through. Serve over pasta.

ZESTY ARTICHOKE BASIL SAUCE

Steps:

• In a 2 1/2-quart saucepan, heat the reserved marinade. Cook and stir the onion and garlic in the marinade for 2 to 3 minutes or until tender. Chop the artichoke hearts and add to the onion mixture with the tomatoes and juice, tomato paste, water, basil and salt. Break up the tomatoes. Bring to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, and simmer, uncovered, for 15 to 20 minutes. Variation: Savory Caper and Olive SauceEliminate the marinated artichoke hearts and basil. In a 2-1/2 quart saucepan, heat 2 tb of Olive Oil. Cook and stir the onion and garlic for 2 to 3 minutes or until tender. Add 3/4 cup sliced and quartered zucchini, tomatoes and juice, tomato paste, water, salt, 1/2 cup (2 1/4 oz can) of drained and sliced olives, and 2 tb of drained capers. Proceed as directed above.