Best 7 Tomatoes With Parsley Pesto Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary journey with our delectable Tomatoes with Parsley Pesto, a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. This versatile dish, starring juicy tomatoes and a vibrant parsley pesto, can be effortlessly transformed into three distinct recipes, catering to your every craving.

Elevate your weekday lunch with our Tomatoes with Parsley Pesto Pasta, a quick and satisfying meal that combines tender pasta, sun-kissed tomatoes, and a herbaceous pesto sauce. For a lighter option, try our refreshing Tomatoes with Parsley Pesto Salad, where ripe tomatoes, crisp lettuce, and a zesty pesto dressing come together to create a symphony of flavors.

And for those seeking a hearty and comforting meal, our Tomatoes with Parsley Pesto Chicken will surely hit the spot. Tender chicken breasts, seared to perfection, are smothered in a rich and flavorful pesto sauce, accompanied by succulent tomatoes.

No matter your culinary preference, our trio of Tomatoes with Parsley Pesto recipes promises an unforgettable taste experience. Embark on this culinary adventure and discover the endless possibilities that await you.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SICILIAN TOMATO PESTO



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Provided by Valerie Bertinelli

Categories     condiment

Time 30m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/3 cup slivered almonds
1 pound bright red cherry tomatoes
1/2 cup fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1 tablespoon fresh mint leaves
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
2 cloves garlic
Kosher salt
1/3 cup olive oil
1/3 cup grated Parmesan or pecorino
1 baguette, cut crosswise into slices and lightly toasted

Steps:

  • Heat a dry, medium skillet over medium heat. Add the almonds and toast, stirring often, until golden, about 3 minutes. Transfer to a plate to cool.
  • Combine the cooled almonds, tomatoes, basil, parsley, mint, red pepper flakes, garlic and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a food processor. Pulse, adding a little bit of the oil at a time, until everything is finely chopped and emulsified. Add the Parmesan and pulse to incorporate. Season with salt to taste.
  • Transfer to a serving bowl and serve with the toasted baguette slices. Any leftover pesto can be kept refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 days.

TOMATOES ROASTED WITH PESTO



Tomatoes Roasted with Pesto image

Provided by Ina Garten

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 15

2 to 2 1/2 pounds large red tomatoes
3 tablespoons good olive oil
2 teaspoons dried oregano
Kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 cup Pesto, store-bought or homemade, recipe follows
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup walnuts
1/4 cup pine nuts
3 tablespoons diced garlic (9 cloves)
5 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1 1/2 cups good olive oil
1 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
  • Core the tomatoes and then slice them across (not through the stem) in 1/2 inch-thick slices. Arrange the slices in a single layer on a sheet pan. Drizzle the tomatoes with the olive oil and sprinkle with the oregano, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and the pepper.
  • Bake the tomatoes for 10 minutes. Remove them from the oven, spread each slice with Pesto, and sprinkle with the Parmesan cheese. Return the tomatoes to the oven and continue baking for 7 to 10 minutes, until the Parmesan is melted and begins to brown. Using a flat metal spatula, put the tomatoes on a serving platter, sprinkle with extra salt, and serve hot, warm, or at room temperature.
  • Place the walnuts, pine nuts, and garlic in the bowl of a food processor fitted with the steel blade. Process for 30 seconds. Add the basil, salt, and pepper. With the processor running, slowly pour the olive oil into the bowl through the feed tube and process until the pesto is pureed. Add the Parmesan and puree for a minute. Use immediately or store the pesto in the refrigerator or freezer with a thin film of olive oil on top.

PARSLEY PESTO WITH SUN-DRIED TOMATOES



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Last night, in the mood for something delicious and healthy (in that order), I made pesto using parsley. I always keep parsley in the fridge -it's a staple for me, as are lemons and garlic. I consider these types of ingredients the building blocks of good food; hence, keeping these items in my kitchen is a must! Top your favorite high-protein, gluten-free pasta with this power packed parsley pesto -parsley is considered a superfood- and you have a dish that not only tastes good, it's good for you too! Enjoy.

Provided by Elanas Pantry

Categories     Vegan

Time 10m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup fresh parsley, chopped
1/2 cup sun-dried tomato
1/2 cup pine nuts
1 garlic clove, chopped
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon celtic sea salt
1/4 cup olive oil

Steps:

  • In a food processor, place parsley and pulse briefly.
  • Add sun dried tomatoes, pine nuts, garlic, lemon juice and salt, then pulse until almost smooth.
  • Drizzle in olive oil and pulse again briefly to incorporate.
  • Serve with pasta, sesame crackers or walnut crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 514.2, Fat 50.7, SaturatedFat 5.5, Sodium 591.8, Carbohydrate 14.5, Fiber 3.9, Sugar 6.6, Protein 7.5

SUN-DRIED TOMATO PESTO



Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto image

The best sun-dried tomato pesto.

Provided by MRS. CINDY SCHMIDT

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 20m

Yield 40

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 ounces sun-dried tomatoes
2 tablespoons chopped fresh basil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
¼ cup chopped pine nuts
3 tablespoons chopped onion
¼ cup balsamic vinegar
1 tablespoon tomato paste
⅓ cup crushed tomatoes
¼ cup red wine
½ cup olive oil
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
salt to taste

Steps:

  • Place sun-dried tomatoes in a bowl and cover with warm water for 5 minutes, or until tender.
  • In a food processor or blender combine sun-dried tomatoes, basil, parsley, garlic, pine nuts and onion; process until well blended. Add vinegar, tomato paste, crushed tomatoes and red wine, and process. Stir in olive oil and Parmesan cheese. Season with salt to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 44.1 calories, Carbohydrate 2.4 g, Cholesterol 0.9 mg, Fat 3.5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 1.1 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 80.5 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

PARSLEY PESTO



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A twist on the typical basil recipe, this pesto combines flat-leaf parsley and some mint. It's marvelous on sandwiches and pizza and, if you thin it out with a little pasta water, it's a great addition to spaghetti. Shower the dressed bowl with Parmesan and serve.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     brunch, dinner, lunch, condiments, dips and spreads, sandwiches

Time 5m

Yield About 1/2 cup / 5 ounces/ 150 g

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 garlic cloves, halved, green shoot removed, roughly chopped
Salt to taste
2 cups, tightly packed, flat-leaf parsley leaves, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon, tightly packed, mint leaves, coarsely chopped
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, as needed
6 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan
Freshly ground pepper (optional)

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.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1024, UnsaturatedFat 68 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 95 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 35 grams, SaturatedFat 24 grams, Sodium 1242 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

CILANTRO PARSLEY PESTO



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There's a ton of recipes out there similar to this one, and I've tried many of them. This is my own adaptation using a combination of cilantro and parsley. Toasting the pine nuts is crucial for enhanced flavor. Make a day ahead to let the flavors intensify. This is an amazing condiment to grilled fish, seafood and chicken. It's also great as a sauce mixed in pasta.

Provided by Moseslakecooker

Categories     Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 1 1/2 Cups, 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups fresh cilantro or 10 fresh cilantro stems
1 1/2 cups fresh parsley or 10 parsley sprigs
4 garlic cloves
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/2 cup parmesan cheese, grated
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
1/4-1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 -2 tablespoon water (optional)

Steps:

  • Place first 8 ingredients in a food processor.
  • With processor running, slowly add olive oil.
  • Add water if mixture is not smooth. Should have peanut butter-type consistency.
  • Serve at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301.6, Fat 28.9, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 11, Sodium 789, Carbohydrate 5.6, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 1.1, Protein 8.1

TOMATO, KALE AND MOZZARELLA SANDWICH WITH PARSLEY PESTO



Tomato, Kale and Mozzarella Sandwich With Parsley Pesto image

This sandwich is an example of how you can get more vegetables into your diet and also get away from the drab ham and cheese you've been taking to work. It's a stack of parsley pesto (see recipe), Roma tomatoes, mozzarella and blanched kale (see recipe) on focaccia.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     brunch, dinner, lunch, sandwiches, main course

Time 5m

Yield 1 sandwich

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 5x5-inch square of focaccia, preferably whole wheat, sliced in half laterally, or 2 slices whole wheat country bread
1 heaped tablespoon parsley pesto (see recipe below)
1 small roma tomato, sliced
3 thin slices (1 1/2 ounces) fresh mozzarella cheese
Freshly ground pepper
1/4 cup (1 ounce) chopped blanched kale, seasoned if desired (see recipe)
A drizzle of olive oil (optional)

Steps:

  • Spread the bottom half of the focaccia or the bottom slice of bread with pesto. Top with sliced tomatoes, and top the tomatoes with the cheese. Grind some fresh pepper over the cheese. Top the cheese with chopped blanched kale and drizzle on a small amount of olive oil if desired. Top with the other half slice of focaccia or bread and press down. Wrap in plastic until ready to eat.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 113, UnsaturatedFat 3 grams, Carbohydrate 12 grams, Fat 5 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 2 grams, Sodium 263 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram

Tips:

  • Choose ripe, flavorful tomatoes: The quality of your tomatoes will greatly impact the flavor of the pesto. Look for tomatoes that are deep red and have a slightly soft texture.
  • Use fresh parsley: Fresh parsley has a bright, vibrant flavor that will complement the tomatoes well. If you don't have fresh parsley, you can use dried parsley, but it will not have as much flavor.
  • Toast the pine nuts: Toasting the pine nuts will bring out their flavor and make them more fragrant. You can toast them in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring constantly, until they are golden brown.
  • Use a good quality olive oil: Olive oil is the base of the pesto, so it's important to use a good quality oil. Look for an extra virgin olive oil that has a fruity flavor.
  • Taste the pesto and adjust the seasonings: Once you've made the pesto, taste it and adjust the seasonings to your liking. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or lemon juice.

Conclusion:

Tomatoes with Parsley Pesto is a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. It's perfect for a light lunch or dinner, and it can also be used as a condiment or spread. The pesto is also a great way to use up leftover tomatoes. So next time you have a bunch of ripe tomatoes, try this recipe and enjoy the fresh, flavorful taste of summer!

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