Veggie Top Pesto Recipes

PESTO VEGETABLES

Steps:

• Cook and drain vegetables as directed on package.
• Toss vegetables and pesto. Sprinkle with cheese.

PESTO ROASTED VEGGIES

Steps:

• Chop vegetables and place in a large bowl and mix to combine.
• Add pesto and stir until vegetables are evenly coated.
• Spread in a single layer on a large baking sheet. Bake at 425˚F for 15-18 minutes or until vegetables are tender.
• Remove from oven and serve warm. Enjoy!

ROASTED VEGETABLES WITH PESTO

Steps:

• Heat oven to 400 degrees.
• Cut the stem end off the eggplant and then cut it in half lenghtwise. Cut each half into 4 or 5 strips and then into 2" sections. Place the eggplant in a large mixing bowl.
• Cut the bell pepper into 2" pieces. Add to the bowl with the eggplant.
• Peel the onion, cut it in half and then into 1/2" wedges. Add onion to the bowl.
• Peel the garlic cloves and slice them in half if large. Add the garlic to the bowl.
• Add the mushrooms whole to the bowl. If they are very large, cut them in half.
• Toss all the vegetables in the bowl with the olive oil. Do not add the tomatoes or pesto.
• Put the vegetables in a 9"x14" baking dish and put it in the oven for about 20 minutes.
• After 20 minutes, add the tomatoes and the pesto to the pan and stir to combine. Cook for another 10-15 minutes until the tomatoes are soft and all the other vegetables are tender and browned.
• Remove from the oven and season with salt and pepper.

VEGAN PESTO

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a food processor until nuts are ground. Pesto should still have texture and not be completely smooth.
• Enjoy!

15 MINUTE GRILLED VEGGIES WITH PESTO

Steps:

• Heat the grill to high heat.
• Place the pine nuts in a pan over medium heat, swirling the pan occasionally until the pine nuts are toasted. Remove to a plate.
• Prepare the veggies and place on a large cookie sheet. Add a drizzle of olive oil all over the veggies, a sprinkle of salt (we prefer Kosher salt for grilling) and a dash of pepper. Toss to coat.
• Add the veggies to the grill being careful to not drop any between the grates.
• Turn the grill to medium heat and cook for 1-2 minutes, and flip.
• Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes or until tender.
• Remove from the grill and place on a large serving platter.
• Drizzle with pesto and pine nuts and extra salt and pepper if needed.
• Serve immediately

VEGGIE PESTO SANDWICH

Steps:

• On a large cutting surface, split the French loaf lengthwise with one edge still attached. Open the loaf wide.
• Layer the bottom half with a bed of lettuce. Add a layer of carrots, then tomatoes, then onion.
• On the top half of the sandwich, spread the pesto to taste. Layer the zucchini on top of the pesto. Season both halves with salt and pepper.
• Fold the sandwich closed and wrap tightly with plastic wrap. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

VEGGIE TOP PESTO

Steps:

• In a food processor, combine the nuts and garlic and pulse until coarsely chopped. Add the carrot fronds, beet greens, celery leaves and Parmesan and pulse until finely ground. With the food processor running, add the oil and red pepper flakes. Taste, then season with salt and pepper.
• Transfer to a resealable container and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks (or freeze for up to 3 months).

PESTO ROASTED VEGETABLES RECIPE

Steps:

• Toss the courgettes, pepper, leek and aubergine in the pesto with the olive oil and season well.
• Roast in a preheated oven at 200°C (400°F, gas mark 6) for 20-30 mins.