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Suggest a better description[Pesto 4-5 mins]* Parboil the pistachio nuts for 2 minutes, then rub briskly between towels to remove the skins. Put pistachios, pine nuts, and garlic in the bowl of a food processor fitted with steel blade. Process to a fine paste. Add the basil and pro cess until pureed. With the machine running, add enough olive oil in a thin stream to make a pesto with a mayonnaise consistency. Season with salt. *The pesto may be made ahead; refrigerated or frozen. Return to room temperature before using. [Prep 10 mins; Saute 4-5 mins] Wash zucchini; trim the ends. Cut into matchstick-width julienne -- as long as possible. Saute gently in gutter for 4 to 5 minutes until tender-crisp. Add some pesto and toss to heat through. Serve immediately, on individu al plates; divide the remaining pesto among the servings. Variations: -Substitute 2 large shallots, minced, for a more delicate flavor -Mix with strands of spaghetti or linguine.. (c) 1986 by Los Angeles County Museum of Art. NY: Clarkson N. Potter, Inc. [mc-recipe: patH Sep 96] Recipe By : California Cooking: Parties, Picnics & Celebrations Posted to Recipe Archive - 29 Sep 96 Date: Sun, 29 Sep 1996 20:04:03 -0400 (EDT) From: Best of the Fairs NOTES : A striking treatment of summer squash: strands of zucchini toss with dark green, nutty Basil Pesto This recipe does not use lemon juice and so is particularly tasty when made with lemon basil.
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Serving Size: 1 Serving (251g) | ||
Recipe Makes: 8 | ||
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Calories: 591 | ||
Calories from Fat: 564 (95%) | ||
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Amt Per Serving | % DV | |
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Total Fat 62.6g | 84 % | |
Saturated Fat 29.8g | 149 % | |
Monounsaturated Fat 23.1g | ||
Polyunsanturated Fat 5.6g | ||
Cholesterol 114.5mg | 35 % | |
Sodium 24mg | 1 % | |
Potassium 547.9mg | 14 % | |
Total Carbohydrate 8.1g | 2 % | |
Dietary Fiber 2.6g | 10 % | |
Sugars, other 5.5g | ||
Protein 4.3g | 6 % | |
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Calories per serving: 591
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