Page 29 - Workzbe Cookbook
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Quick Pesto
Pesto is rather easy to make and less expensive than buying in the store.
Ingredients: Instructions:
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves 1. Remove stem from basil leaves.
(no stems) 2. Combine stemless basil leaves, nuts, and
- 2 Tbs pine nuts or walnuts garlic in food processor or blender until
- 2 large garlic cloves finely grounded.
- ½ cup olive oil 3. Add oil to the mixture until creamy.
- ½ cup grated parmesan 4. Pour mixture into bowl for storage.
cheese 5. Add parmesan cheese and gently mix in.
6. Store in refrigerator after use.
Pesto Pizza
Everyone loves pizza! Try this delicious option with a side salad or veggies.
Ingredients: Instructions:
- 1 pillsbury pizza crust 1. Roll out crust on to greased baking sheet.
- 2 Tbs pesto 2. Sautee vegetables (except spinach) in 1
- 3 Tbs oil of choice Tbsp oil until soft.
- 5 mushrooms, chopped 3. Microwave pesto and remaining 2 Tbsp oil
- ½ red or green pepper, until melted.
chopped 4. Stir together until smooth.
- ½ small onion, chopped 5. Drizzle pesto sauce onto pizza crust and
- Handful of fresh spinach spread with spoon to lightly cover all of
- ½ cup shredded cheese dough.
- Balsamic vinegar glaze, 6. Top with vegetables and spread across
optional dough.
7. Top with spinach leaves then sprinkled
cheese over top. Drizzle with balsamic
glaze.
8. Bake at temperature of crust directions for
15-18 minutes.
