Parsley Basil Recipes

SPAGHETTI WITH BASIL AND PARSLEY

Steps:

• Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cook pasta according to package instructions until al dente. Drain, reserving 2/3 cup cooking water.
• Return reserved cooking water to pot. Add garlic and a pinch of red-pepper flakes. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Add butter, and swirl to melt.
• Return pasta to pot, and toss to coat. Add herbs, reserving some for garnish. Toss in 1/2 cup feta and the Pecorino. Season with salt and pepper, and garnish with reserved herbs. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup feta and a pinch of red-pepper flakes if desired.

BASIL AND PARSLEY PESTO

Steps:

• Place basil, parsley, almonds and garlic in a small food processor; pulse until chopped. Add lemon zest, juice, honey and salt; process until blended. Continue processing while gradually adding oil in a steady stream. Add cheese; pulse just until blended., Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Freeze option: Transfer pesto to ice cube trays; cover and freeze pesto until firm. Remove from trays and transfer to a resealable plastic freezer bag; return to freezer. To use, thaw cubes in refrigerator 2 hours.

PESTO WITH BASIL AND PARSLEY

Steps:

• Using a pestle and mortar, combine the basil and the parsley and crush until a paste starts to form. Add the rest of the ingredients and continue to crush until a creamy paste has formed.
• Serve with pasta or bread.

CHICKEN WITH GARLIC, BASIL & PARSLEY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• Sprinkle 1 teaspoon parsley and 1 teaspoon basil evenly over the bottom of the baking dish. Arrange chicken breast halves in the dish, and sprinkle evenly with garlic slices.
• In a small bowl, mix the remaining 2 teaspoons parsley, remaining 2 teaspoons basil, salt, and red pepper; sprinkle over the chicken. Top with tomato slices.
• Bake covered in the preheated oven 25 minutes. Remove cover, and continue baking 15 minutes, or until chicken juices run clear.

PARSLEY BASIL DRIZZLE

Steps:

• Combine the basil, parsley, lemon juice, water, and salt in a blender or food processor and process until finely chopped. With the motor running, slowly pour in the olive oil and continue to process until very smooth. Do a quick FASS check. If the drizzle tastes too sour, add another pinch of salt.
• Goes with Cooling Cucumber Avocado Soup (page 70), Minestrone (page 64), Roasted Red Roma Tomato Soup (page 69), Creamy Broccoli and Potato Soup (page 75), Italian White Bean Soup (page 57), Lemon Mustard Salmon Salad (page 109), Nana's Egg Salad (page 114), My Family's Favorite Chicken (page 111), Easy Eggs in a Cup (page 102), Basil Broccoli (page 78), Mediterranean Lentil Salad (page 142), Simple Tuscan Farro (page 148), and Tuscan Farro and Bean Salad (page 107). It's also great over poached eggs (page 115).
• This is the base recipe for pesto. If you want a richer, thicker sauce, add 1/4 cup of pine nuts or chopped walnuts along with the herbs.
• Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3 days. Shake well before serving.
• (per serving)
• Calories: 60
• Total Fat: 7g (1g saturated, 5g monounsaturated)
• Carbohydrates: 1 g
• Protein: 0g
• Fiber: 0g
• Sodium: 75mg

CHICKEN WITH GARLIC, BASIL, AND PARSLEY

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Coat a 9x13 inch baking dish with cooking spray.
• Sprinkle 1 teaspoon parsley and 1 teaspoon basil evenly over the bottom of the baking dish. Arrange chicken breast halves in the dish, and sprinkle evenly with garlic slices. In a small bowl, mix the remaining 2 teaspoons parsley, remaining 2 teaspoons basil, salt, and red pepper; sprinkle over the chicken. Top with tomato slices.
• Bake covered in the preheated oven 25 minutes. Remove cover, and continue baking 15 minutes, or until chicken juices run clear.

PARSLEY PEPITA PESTO

Steps:

• Toast seeds in a heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until golden in spots and puffed, about 4 minutes.
• Mince and mash garlic to a paste with 1/2 teaspoon salt, then transfer to a food processor. Add parsley and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and pulse until chopped. Add cheese and seeds and process until seeds are finely chopped. With motor running, add oil in a slow stream through feed tube.

BASIL PARSLEY PESTO

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a food processor; cover and puree until smooth. Toss with hot cooked pasta or vegetables, spread on French bread or use in any recipe calling for pesto. Can be refrigerated for several weeks or frozen in a tightly covered container.

PARSLEY PESTO

Steps:

• Turn on a food processor fitted with the steel blade and drop in the garlic. When it is chopped and adhering to the sides of the bowl stop the machine and scrape down the bowl. Alternatively, mash with a generous pinch of salt in a mortar and pestle. Add the parsley and mint to the food processor (or to the mortar and pestle) and process until finely chopped or grind to a paste. With the machine running slowly add the olive oil and process until the mixture is smooth (or slowly work into the mixture using a mortar and pestle). Stop the machine, scrape down the sides of the bowl and add the cheese. Pulse to combine.

FRESH BASIL PARSLEY PESTO

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in food processor.
• Cover and puree until smooth.
• Refrigerate for several weeks, or freeze for 6 months.
• Toss with hot pasta.