| | | GRILLED ASPARAGUS with BASIL-MINT PESTO Serves 6-8 The perfect summer side dish, right off the grill. Ingredients Basil Mint Pesto
1/4 cup walnuts, toasted
1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 cup fresh basil leaves
1 cup fresh mint leaves
2 medium cloves garlic
Kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper
2 bunches asparagus
Good-quality olive oil
Salt and freshly ground pepper Directions To make the pesto, combine the walnuts, cheese and olive oil in a food processor and pulse until pureed. Add the basil, mint and garlic, and process to a smooth texture. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Toss the asparagus with a drizzle of olive oil and season with salt and pepper. Grill until crisp-tender and slightly charred, about 2-3 minutes (if using thin asparagus spears, grill only a short time, as they will cook quickly). Remove the asparagus from the grill and toss with the prepared pesto. Return the asparagus to the grill and grill 1 minute more. |
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