Spinach Pecan And Cheddar Pesto Recipes

PECAN PESTO

Steps:

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

FETTUCCINE WITH SPINACH PESTO

Steps:

• Cook pasta in a large pot of boiling salted water until al dente, according to package instructions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water; immediately drain pasta, and return to pot.
• While pasta is cooking, place spinach, Parmesan, nuts, garlic, and lemon zest and juice in a food processor. Process until a paste forms. With motor running, add oil and 1/4 cup cold water; process until smooth and creamy, about 1 minute. Season with salt and pepper. Add to pasta; toss, adding reserved pasta water a little at a time until sauce is thinned slightly and coats fettuccine (you may not need all the water). Serve, sprinkled with additional Parmesan and nuts, if desired.

SPINACH BASIL PESTO

Steps:

• Blend the spinach, basil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, pepper, lemon juice, lemon zest, and 2 tablespoons olive oil in a food processor until nearly smooth, scraping the sides of the bowl with a spatula as necessary. Drizzle the remaining olive oil into the mixture while processing until smooth.

SPINACH WITH PECANS

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a medium saucepan over medium heat, and saute the onion until tender. Stir in the spinach and water, and cook until wilted. Mix in the pecans, and continue to cook and stir until warm.

SPINACH PESTO

Steps:

• Place the first 6 ingredients in a food processor; cover and pulse until chopped. Add the walnuts, lemon juice and zest; cover and process until blended. While processing, gradually add oil in a steady stream., Serve desired amount of pesto with pasta. Transfer remaining pesto to ice cube trays. Cover and freeze up to 1 month., To use frozen pesto: Thaw in the refrigerator for 3 hours. Serve with pasta.

SPINACH PESTO SAUCE SUPER EASY AND TASTY

Steps:

• Place a few spinach leaves, garlic, pine nuts, basil and a little oil in blender or food processor container.
• Cover and puree until leaves begin to look crushed. Continue adding spinach leaves a few at a time with small amounts of oil to blender, using a rubber spatula to help to combine pureed mixture.
• Add Parmesan cheese and 1/8 teaspoons salt. Cover and process until spinach pesto mixture is smooth.

LENTIL SALAD WITH SPINACH PECANS AND CHEDDAR

Steps:

• In a medium pot, combine the lentils, onion, carrot, garlic, bay leaf, and enough water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to a boil.
• Reduce the heat and simmer, partially covered, until the lentils are tender, about 30 minutes.
• Drain; discard the onion, carrot, garlic and bay leaf.
• In a small frying pan, toast the pecans over moderately low heat, stirring frequently, until golden brown, about 5 minutes. Chop them.
• In a large glass or stainless steel bowl, whisk together 2 tablespoons of the vinegar, ½ teaspoon of the salt and ¼ teaspoon of the pepper. Add the oil slowly, whisking.
• Shred half of the spinach and put in a large glass or stainless steel bowl.
• Add the hot lentils, half of the dressing, the remaining vinegar, salt and pepper. Toss gently until the spinach wilts.
• Toss the remaining spinach with the remaining dressing and put on plates. Top with the lentil mixture and toasted pecans.
• Using a vegetable peeler, shave the cheese over the top.