Eggplant Sandwich With Black Olive Pesto Food

PISTACHIO-OLIVE PESTO

Steps:

• Put the pistachios in a food processor and pulse until finely ground. Add the basil, garlic, red pepper flakes and 1/4 teaspoon salt and pulse until finely chopped. Add the Parmesan and pulse to combine. With the motor running, slowly pour in the oil and process until combined. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the olives.

BAGUETTE SANDWICH WITH ROASTED EGGPLANT, TOMATOES AND PESTO

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
• Toss eggplant slices with olive oil, garlic, 1/4 teaspoon salt and a few pinches pepper.
• Lay eggplant on baking sheet and bake for 20 minutes.
• Remove from oven and brush with the balsamic vinegar.
• Cut baguette in half lengthwise and hollow out the center.
• Brush both sides generously with pesto, then lay eggplant in bottom in overlapping slices.
• Follow with an overlapping layer of tomatoes and sprinkle them lightly with salt and pepper.
• Place the cheese on top and follow with the lettuce.
• Place the top of the baguette on the sandwich and slice diagonally into 4 sandwiches.

CELEBRITY SALMON ON FARFALLE WITH BLACK OLIVE PESTO

Steps:

• For the marinade: Combine the sambal oeleck, soy sauce, honey, thyme, rosemary, and black pepper. Marinate salmon fillets for at least 1 hour or up to 5 hours, refrigerated.
• In a food processor, combine the roasted garlic, toasted pine nuts, blanched black olives, olive oil, heavy cream, mascarpone, and Parmesan and process until a smooth paste is obtained. Pesto can be prepared while salmon is marinating.
• Cook the pasta al dente in lightly salted water and olive oil. Remove pasta from water, drain.
• Cook the marinated salmon on the grill with crisscross markings until caramelized.
• While fish is grilling, cut cherry tomatoes in halves and saute in olive oil with sun-dried tomatoes and chives. Toss pasta with the pesto and warm slightly if desired. Do not boil. For each portion, serve 1 piece of salmon over pasta with pesto, and garnish with tomato chive saute on top.

BLACK OLIVE PESTO

Steps:

• Place the garlic, and herbs in a food processor and blend until finely chopped.
• Add the tomatoes, olives and Parmesan and pulse until coarsely chopped.
• Scoop the mixture into a bowl and stir in the olive oil to make a thick paste.
• Serve tossed with freshly cooked spaghetti, black pepper and extra Parmesan, or on bruschetta.

EGGPLANT SANDWICH WITH BLACK OLIVE PESTO

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
• Combine the flour, salt, and pepper. Coat each eggplant slice with the seasoned flour.
• In a large skillet heat 1/4 cup of the olive oil over medium-high heat and fry the eggplant slices until golden brown on both sides, adding more oil as needed. Remove the eggplant from the skillet and blot lightly on paper towels.
• Cut the focaccia in 1/2 horizontally and spread the Black Olive Pesto on the inside of both halves. Arrange the eggplant slices on 1 half of the focaccia. Layer the tomatoes and roasted peppers on top and sprinkle with cheese. Cover with the other half of the focaccia, pressing firmly to join.
• Cut the sandwich in 2 pieces. Brush each side of the focaccia with olive oil. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and grill both sides until golden and crispy. Place the sandwiches on a baking sheet and place in the oven for 10 minutes or until the cheese is melted and gooey.
• Cut each sandwich into 3 and serve warm.
• Black olive pesto:.
• In a food processor puree the olives, Parmesan, olive oil, and garlic until smooth.
• Can be stored in the refrigerator for several weeks in an air tight container.