Almond Pesto Rice Salad Food

ALMOND PESTO

Almond Pesto image

This easy Almond Pesto is a nice way to change it up from traditional pesto. It uses just 5 ingredients, is ready in 5 minutes and pairs perfectly with pasta, meatballs or vegetables!

Provided by Erin

Categories sides

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1/2 cup raw almonds
2 garlic cloves
1 cup spinach
1 1/2 cup fresh basil
1/4 cup olive oil
1/4 tsp salt
water as needed

Steps:

Add almonds, garlic, spinach, basil, and salt to your food processor and pulse for 10 seconds.
With the motor still running, pour the olive oil in through the top. If mixture gets stuck add 1-2 tbsp of water.
Store pesto in a jar in the refrigerator for 5-7 days, or place it in a freezer-safe bag and freeze for up to 2 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 76 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

EASY BASIL PESTO WITH ALMONDS

Easy Basil Pesto with Almonds image

Save some money using garden-grown basil and almonds in place of pricey pine nuts. This recipe is easy, fast, and very tasty. Summer on a plate! Serve over warm pasta with a side salad and a nice loaf of bread. I also spread this on toast. If you have left over, put in a small jar and drizzle some olive oil over the top. Keep refrigerated.

Provided by SAS4U

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

Time 5m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

2 cups fresh basil leaves
½ cup Parmesan cheese
¼ cup whole raw almonds
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, or more as needed
1 clove garlic, peeled

Steps:

Combine basil, Parmesan cheese, almonds, olive oil, and garlic in a food processor. Pulse until blended. Pour in more olive oil, with the processor running, until pesto is thick and smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 226.4 calories, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 8.8 mg, Fat 21.5 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 6.4 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Sodium 154 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

RICE SALAD WITH CURRANTS, ALMONDS AND PISTACHIOS

Rice Salad With Currants, Almonds and Pistachios image

Summer buffets often feature potato salad and pasta salad, but rice salad, quite popular throughout the Mediterranean, is another terrific option to keep in mind. This simple one uses pantry ingredients and is delicious on its own with a bit of salad or with grilled chicken or fish. To keep the rice grains separate, boil the rice in a large pot of water as for pasta.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories easy, weekday, grains and rice, salads and dressings, main course, side dish

Time 45m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 cups short-grain rice, such as arborio
Salt and pepper
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons tahini
3 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1/2 cup currants, soaked in hot water and drained
1 cup whole roasted almonds, roughly chopped
1/2 cup whole roasted pistachios, roughly chopped
3 tablespoons snipped chives
3 tablespoons chopped mint
2 teaspoons chopped savory or thyme
1/2 cup chopped parsley

Steps:

Bring 8 cups water to a boil in a large pot. Add the rice and 2 tablespoons salt. Boil rice as you would pasta, stirring occasionally, for about 15 minutes until done, but still al dente. Drain and spread out on a rimmed baking sheet to cool.
Once cool, transfer rice to a large salad bowl. In a small bowl, stir together olive oil, tahini, lemon juice and lemon zest. Add salt and pepper to taste. Gently fold mixture into rice.
Add currants, almonds, pistachios, chives, mint, savory and parsley. Toss to distribute. Taste and adjust seasoning, adding more lemon juice or salt as necessary. Serve at room temperature.