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    Asparagus Pesto

    Published: Aug 17, 2023 by Karolina Longoria · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    Okay, straight up, Asparagus pesto is where it's at! It has a wow factor that will surprise your taste buds and most likely make you want to toss it with fresh pasta. I love it as a pizza sauce base, spread on toast, or added to my eggs. It doesn't take much to make this fantastic pesto, so give it a try.

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    Asparagus Pesto

    Karolina Longoria
    A quick pesto utilizing asparagus as the main ingredient. A must-try when asparagus is fresh in the spring and summer.
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Total Time 15 minutes mins
    Course marinades-sauces-spices
    Cuisine American, Italian
    Servings 4 people

    Equipment

    • 1 Food processor

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 bunch of asparagus about 12 oz
    • 1 clove of garlic
    • ½ cup grated parmesan
    • ⅓ cup olive oil
    • ¼ cup walnuts unsalted
    • ¼ cup parsley
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
    • ¼ teaspoon red pepper flake optional‍‍

    Instructions
     

    • Remove fibrous ends of the asparagus and discard. Chop asparagus into 1-inch pieces. Place into a food processor with garlic and pulse until asparagus and garlic have broken down into a mince. Add the parmesan, walnuts, parsley, salt, pepper, and red pepper flake. Pulse until well combined. Gradually add the olive oil until the mixture comes together and becomes a pesto. You may need to add additional oil to achieve your preferred texture, adding it 1 tablespoon at a time.‍
    • Serve with chips, toast, and pasta, as a pizza base, on eggs, or tossed in your veggies. The options are endless.
    • Pesto will keep in the refrigerator for up to 7 days.

    Vegan recipe note:

    • You can substitute the parmesan for nutritional yeast for a similar flavor.‍

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    Food safety

    We sometimes take for a granted that we have years (or decades) of cooking experience, that the average visitor may not. Add to, or remove from, the list below with health and safety tips.

    • Cook to a minimum temperature of 165 °F (74 °C)
    • Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
    • Wash hands after touching raw meat
    • Don't leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
    • Never leave cooking food unattended
    • Use oils with high smoking point to avoid harmful compounds
    • Always have good ventilation when using a gas stove

    See more guidelines at USDA.gov.

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    I'm Karolina, and I'm delighted to have you here. Coming from a lineage of skilled chefs and cooks, my upbringing instilled a profound affection for food and its happiness when shared.

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