Sage Lemon Pesto Bobby Flay Recipes

Steps:

• Rinse and trim squashes, julienne on a mandoline using the skins for a pasta effect or cut into bite-sized chunks or use whole baby squashes.
• Heat oil in a large saute pan. Add squash and saute for 1 minute, then in succession tossing and stirring with each addition add beans, corn, tomatoes, then add the sage pesto stirring gently to distribute evenly.
• Salt, only if needed and serve immediately.
• Toast pine nuts in a dry saute pan or in a 350 degree F oven on a sheet pan. Combine all ingredients in food processor or blender and process until a smooth.

Steps:

• Combine the sage, parsley, garlic, coriander seeds, lemon juice, lemon zest, and pine nuts in a food processor or blender and process until coarsely chopped.
• With the motor running, slowly drizzle in the oil and process until emulsified.
• Add the cheese, salt, and pepper and process 3 to 4 seconds longer.
• Note: The pesto can be made up to 2 days in advance, covered, and refrigerated (or may be frozen). Serve as a topping for grilled chicken or turkey, or on a cracker with some cream-cheese. Makes a nice gift for the holidays in a jar tied with a pretty ribbon.

Steps:

• Wash and throughly dry sage leaves and parsley in your salad spinner.
• Put in food processor with parmesean, walnuts, garlic, and salt.
• Process until a gritty but even consistency.
• Gradually add olive oil until pesto has reached desired consistency.
• Divide into 3 equal portions.
• Each portion will coat enough pasta for 4.