STEAMED VEGETABLES WITH BASIL PECAN PESTO
Categories Food Processor Potato Vegetable Side Steam Vegetarian Basil Pecan Fennel Green Bean Summer Gourmet Pescatarian Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added Kosher
Yield Serves 6 as a main course
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- To prepare the vegetables:
- On a large steamer rack layer carrots, then fennel, and then potatoes and steam over boiling water, covered, until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Transfer steamed vegetables to a platter. Steam beans, covered, until just tender, about 10 minutes, and transfer to a platter. In a food processor blend pesto with 3 tablespoons hot water, adding additional hot water if necessary to reach desired consistency.
- Serve vegetables warm at room temperature with pesto.
- To make the pesto:
- In a food processor blend together all ingredients with salt and pepper to taste until smooth. Pesto keeps, surface covered with plastic wrap, chilled, 1 week. Makes about 1 1/4 cups.
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[email protected]I'm not a big fan of basil, so I used parsley instead. It turned out great! The pesto was still flavorful and the vegetables were delicious.
dennis fillbrandt
[email protected]This was a delicious and healthy recipe! The vegetables were cooked perfectly and the pesto was flavorful and aromatic. I'll definitely be making this again.
Shahazib khan Shahazib khan
[email protected]The vegetables were a bit overcooked for my taste. I think I'll try steaming them for a shorter amount of time next time.
George Bushuru
[email protected]This recipe was a bit too complicated for my liking. I prefer simpler dishes that don't require a lot of prep work.
Dawood Shaikh
[email protected]I loved how fresh and light this dish was. The steamed vegetables retained their natural flavors and the pesto added a nice touch of herbiness. It's a great recipe for a healthy and flavorful meal.
Rahat Ali King
[email protected]This was a great recipe for a quick and easy weeknight meal. The vegetables were steamed perfectly and the pesto was flavorful and delicious. I'll definitely be adding this to my regular rotation.
Sunita Yangden
[email protected]I found the recipe to be a bit bland. I added some extra seasonings to the vegetables and pesto to give it more flavor.
Yeamin Munna
[email protected]The pesto was a bit too oily for my taste, but the vegetables were cooked well. I think I'll try making the pesto with less oil next time.
Rosie Cottrell
[email protected]I tried this recipe with a few substitutions, using walnuts instead of pecans and parsley instead of basil. It turned out great! The pesto was still delicious and the vegetables were cooked perfectly.
Abdul Momin
[email protected]This dish was easy to make and packed with flavor. The pesto was simple to prepare and really elevated the steamed vegetables. I especially enjoyed the combination of basil and pecans.
The Hangama
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of steamed vegetables, but this recipe changed my mind! The pesto added so much flavor and richness, making the vegetables taste incredible. I'll definitely be making this again.
EUNICE ADAH Katisi
[email protected]I made this recipe last night and it was a hit! The pesto was especially delicious, with the basil and pecans providing a unique and flavorful twist. My family loved it and I will definitely be making it again.
Kashif Doger
[email protected]This steamed vegetables with basil-pecan pesto was a delightful dish! The vegetables were cooked perfectly, retaining their crisp texture and vibrant colors. The pesto added a burst of flavor with its nutty, earthy, and herbaceous notes. It complemen