**Grilled Vegetables with Robiola Cheese and Pesto**
A colorful medley of grilled vegetables, creamy robiola cheese, and aromatic pesto come together in this delightful dish that's perfect for a light summer meal or a flavorful side. The sweetness of the roasted vegetables pairs wonderfully with the tangy cheese and the nutty, herbaceous pesto, creating a symphony of flavors in every bite. This recipe provides step-by-step instructions to guide you in grilling the vegetables to perfection, preparing the creamy robiola cheese spread, and assembling the dish with a drizzle of pesto. Additionally, you'll find variations to customize your grilled vegetable platter, including options for different vegetables, cheeses, and pesto variations, so you can tailor it to your preferences and dietary needs.
BASIL PESTO PASTA WITH GRILLED VEGETABLES
This dish is an easy way to turn grilled vegetables into a satisfying meal, thanks to hearty whole-grain pasta and a quick homemade pesto.
Provided by Sara Haas, RDN
Categories Healthy Grilled Squash Recipes
Time 45m
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat grill to medium-high. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Combine basil, Parmesan, walnuts, garlic, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/8 tsp. pepper in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Slowly pour 1/4 cup oil through the feed tube; continue processing until the mixture is smooth. Transfer to a medium bowl and set aside.
- Combine portobellos, bell peppers, squash, scallions, and the remaining 2 Tbsp. oil, 1/4 tsp. salt, and 1/8 tsp. pepper in a large bowl; toss to coat.
- Oil the grill grates (see Tip). Grill the vegetables until tender and lightly charred, 6 to 8 minutes per side. Remove from the grill and coarsely chop.
- Cook pasta according to package directions. Add zucchini "noodles" to the pasta during the last 2 minutes of cooking. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water before draining. Drain the pasta and zoodles and place in a large bowl.
- Whisk 1/4 cup of the reserved pasta water into the pesto. Pour over the pasta and toss to coat, adding more reserved pasta water if needed to loosen the sauce. Add the grilled vegetables and beans; toss to coat well.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 434 calories, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 4 mg, Fat 29 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 411 mg, Sugar 8 g
GRILLED VEGETABLES WITH COLLARD GREEN PESTO
I love this clean-out-the-vegetable bin side dish. It's a great way to use up that zucchini or red pepper before it's on the way out, and that collard green pesto? Whew! It's to die-for. I put my Southern spin on the Italian condiment by substituting pecans for pine nuts and adding collard greens in with the basil. Cousins, you've got to try it!
Provided by Kardea Brown
Categories side-dish
Time 35m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- For the collard green pesto: Bring a pot of salted water to a boil. Add the collard greens and cook until the collards are bright green and tender, about 2 minutes. Drain the collards and plunge in an ice water bath to stop cooking. Drain.
- With the motor running, drop the garlic through the chute of a food processor and process until minced. Remove the lid and add the collards, cheese, basil, pecans, lemon zest, crushed red pepper and salt. Pulse until finely chopped. Pour the oil through the chute and process until the desired consistency is reached. Add the lemon juice. Add 2 tablespoons water, 1 tablespoon at a time, to thin the pesto if necessary.
- For the vegetables: Toss the asparagus, pepper, squash and zucchini with half of the pesto. Heat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill the vegetables until browned and tender, 5 to 7 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter and drizzle with the remaining pesto. Garnish with the lemon zest, if desired.
PESTO GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH
I first had this sandwich at a small restaurant and immediately went home to duplicate the recipe. I've been making my grilled cheese sandwiches this way ever since!
Provided by RASSA2
Categories World Cuisine Recipes European Italian
Time 15m
Yield 1
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Spread one side of a slice of bread with butter, and place it, buttered side down, into a nonstick skillet over medium heat.
- Spread the top of the bread slice in the skillet with half the pesto sauce, and place a slice of provolone cheese, the tomato slices, and the slice of American cheese onto the pesto.
- Spread remaining pesto sauce on one side of the second slice of bread, and place the bread slice, pesto side down, onto the sandwich. Butter the top side of the sandwich.
- Gently fry the sandwich, flipping once, until both sides of the bread are golden brown and the cheese has melted, about 5 minutes per side.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 503.3 calories, Carbohydrate 24.2 g, Cholesterol 81.7 mg, Fat 36.5 g, Fiber 2.2 g, Protein 20.4 g, SaturatedFat 20 g, Sodium 1107.6 mg, Sugar 2.1 g
GRILLED VEGETABLES WITH ROBIOLA CHEESE AND PESTO
Provided by Molly O'Neill
Categories side dish
Time 1h20m
Yield Four servings
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Sprinkle the cut sides of the eggplants with 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Place cut side down on paper towels and let drain for 1 hour. Rinse and pat dry.
- Meanwhile, place the basil, garlic, pine nuts, 1/4 cup of olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon of salt in a food processor and process until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Add the cheese and pulse just until combined. The mixture can be made ahead and refrigerated; bring to room temperature before serving.
- Start a charcoal grill. Brush the vegetables on both sides with the remaining olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste and sprinkle with thyme. Grill the vegetables until crisp-tender. Mound the cheese mixture in the center of a platter and surround with the grilled vegetables. Serve.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 678, UnsaturatedFat 33 grams, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 53 grams, Fiber 15 grams, Protein 21 grams, SaturatedFat 15 grams, Sodium 915 milligrams, Sugar 20 grams, TransFat 1 gram
GRILLED OPEN-FACED VEGETABLE, PESTO, AND MOZZARELLA SANDWICHES
Categories Sandwich Vegetable Vegetarian Lunch Mozzarella Basil Summer Gourmet
Yield Makes 4 sandwiches
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- To make the sandwich:
- Prepare grill.
- Lightly brush bell peppers and eggplants with oil and grill on an oiled rack set about 4 inches over glowing coals about 4 minutes on each side, or until cooked through. Cut peppers into strips.
- Lightly brush cut sides of bread with oil and grill, cut sides down, about 2 minutes, or until golden. Spread each piece of bread with 4 tablespoons pesto and divide peppers, eggplants, and mozzarella between them. Grill sandwiches, covered, just until cheese is melted. (Alternatively, vegetables and assembled sandwiches may be broiled.) Sprinkle each sandwich with basil and cut in half.
- To make the pesto:
- In a blender or small food processor blend together all ingredients with salt and pepper to taste until smooth. Pesto keeps, covered and chilled, up to 1 week. Makes about 2/3 cup.
GRILLED VEGETABLE PESTO SANDWICHES
Grilling isn't just the pastime of meat eaters! Ask my vegetarian family members who love these wholesome sammies slathered with prepared pesto and stacked with char-kissed summer produce. -Tanya Mehta, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Lunch
Time 40m
Yield 2 servings
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Slice zucchini and summer squash lengthwise into 1/4-in.-thick slices. Place in a large bowl with red pepper, onion, oil, paprika, garlic powder, vinegar, salt and pepper; toss to coat. , Grill vegetables on an oiled rack, covered, over medium heat, until crisp-tender, 3-4 minutes on each side. Remove and keep warm. Spread softened butter over cut sides of rolls. Grill rolls, cut side down, over medium heat until toasted, 30-60 seconds., To assemble, spread pesto over roll bottoms. Layer with zucchini, squash, red pepper and onion. Top with cheese. Grill, covered, until cheese is melted, 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat; top with salad mix and basil. Replace roll top. Serve immediately.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 748 calories, Fat 37g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 58mg cholesterol, Sodium 1476mg sodium, Carbohydrate 91g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 23g protein.
GRILLED VEGETABLES WITH ROBIOLA CHEESE AND PESTO
Steps:
- Sprinkle the cut sides of the eggplants with 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Place cut side down on paper towels and let drain for 1 hour. Rinse and pat dry. Meanwhile, place the basil, garlic, pine nuts, 1/4 cup of olive oil and 1/2 teaspoon of salt in a food processor and process until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed. Add the cheese and pulse just until combined. The mixture can be made ahead and refrigerated; bring to room temperature before serving. Start a charcoal grill. Brush the vegetables on both sides with the remaining olive oil. Season with salt and pepper to taste and sprinkle with thyme. Grill the vegetables until crisp-tender. Mound the cheese mixture in the center of a platter and surround with the grilled vegetables. Serve.
Tips:
- Choose the Right Vegetables: Select a variety of colorful vegetables that will hold up well on the grill. Some good options include zucchini, bell peppers, mushrooms, and cherry tomatoes.
- Prepare the Vegetables Properly: Wash and cut the vegetables into uniform pieces. If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent them from burning.
- Season the Vegetables: Drizzle the vegetables with olive oil and sprinkle with salt, pepper, and any other desired seasonings. You can also add a marinade or glaze to the vegetables for extra flavor.
- Grill the Vegetables: Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Grill the vegetables in batches, turning occasionally, until they are tender and slightly charred. The cooking time will vary depending on the type of vegetable.
- Make the Pesto: While the vegetables are grilling, make the pesto. Combine the basil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic, and olive oil in a food processor or blender and pulse until smooth. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Assemble the Dish: Once the vegetables are cooked, arrange them on a platter. Top with dollops of robiola cheese and spoonfuls of pesto. Serve immediately.
Conclusion:
Grilled vegetables with robiola cheese and pesto is a delicious and healthy dish that is perfect for summer entertaining. The grilled vegetables are tender and flavorful, while the robiola cheese and pesto add a creamy and herbaceous touch. This dish is sure to impress your guests and is a great way to enjoy the fresh flavors of summer.
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