Articles with 'fresh basil'
Kamut Pasta with Summer Pesto
- Kamut or Spelt pasta (elbows, spirals or other)
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves, washed
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1/3 cup pine nuts
- 1/4 cup grated reggiano cheese
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 tsp. sea salt
Cook pasta according to the direction on the package. While pasta is cooking combine basil, garlic, pine nuts, grated cheese, olive oil and sea salt in a food processor or blender. Drain pasta and mix with pesto sauce.
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Loading ...Sauteed Summer Squash, Cherry Tomatoes and Fresh Basil
- 1/2 tbsp. grass-fed butter
- 1 tbsp. olive oil
- 2-3 yellow summer squash, cut into quarter inch thick rounds
- 1 clove garlic, peeled and minced
- 3-4 cherry or grape tomatoes, whole or halved
- 2-3 leaves fresh basil, sliced thin (can use a tsp. of minced parsley)
- Sea salt
- Parmesan cheese, grated (optional)
Procedure:
- Put olive oil and butter into a frying pan on medium high heat
- Add summer squash, garlic, tomatoes and a couple pinches of sea salt
- Saute 3-5 minutes
- Add fresh basil into the pan and toss with vegetables.
- Garnish with grated parmesan cheese.
(3 votes, average: 5.00 out of 5) Loading ...Gluten Free Pasta Puttanesca
- 3-4 Anchovies
- 3 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
- 2 tbsp. olive oil
- 1/2 cup water
- 1 tbsp. tomato paste
- 1 onion, peeled and cut into thin crescents
- 1/2 head cauliflower, florets
- 6-7 black olives, pitted and sliced thin
- 1 tbsp. capers
- 15 ounce can of diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp. fresh basil, minced
- 1 tsp. oregano
- 1 tsp. thyme
- Sea Salt
- Whole grain gluten-free pasta (quinoa pasta)
- Grated Parmesan cheese
Saute anchovies, garlic and onion in olive oil for 2-3 minutes. Combine tomato paste and water and add to the pan. Toss in cauliflower florets, capers, basil, tomatoes, oregano, thyme, olives, and a pinch of sea salt. Cover and cook on a medium heat until cauliflower is soft (7-10 minutes). Pour sauce and vegetables over cooked pasta. Garnish with grated cheese.
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- 1 cup water
- 1 red onion, peeled and diced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 1 yellow summer squash, diced
- 1/2 red pepper, diced
- 2 garlic scapes, diced
- 3 cups long grain brown rice, cooked
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 tbsp. balasamic vinegar
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled and minced
- 2 tbsp. fresh basil, minced
- 1/2 tbsp. fresh oregano, minced
- 1/4 tsp. sea salt
- 1-2 dashes of black pepper
Bring water to a boil and quickly blanch onion for 30 seconds. Remove with a slotted spoon and let drain in a colander. Repeat the blanching process with carrots for 2-3 minutes, and squash for 30-60 seconds. Combine the cooked vegetables, diced red pepper, cooked rice and garlic scape. Whisk olive oil, vinegar, lemon juic, garlic, basi, oregano, sea salt and black pepper. Coat the salad evenly.
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