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Eggplant and Almond Pesto

Eggplant and Almond Pesto
It is a creamy and flavorful sauce, ideal for seasoning pasta or spreading on crostini. Made with roasted eggplants, crunchy almonds, olive oil, and Parmesan cheese, it combines delicate and intense flavors. A simple and versatile recipe, perfect for bringing a Mediterranean and wholesome dish to the table
Yield: 6 servings
Total time: 40 min
Preparation time: 20 min
Cooking time: 20 min
Difficulty:
Cost:
Tools: Oven, Blender, Baking tray
Weight per serving: 140 g
Energy: 415 Kcal
Carbohydrates: 3 g
Fats: 39 g
Proteins: 10 g
Basketball: 1 h
Allergens: Tree nuts, Milk
Diet: Vegetarian, Gluten-free
Pairing: Chianti
Occasion: Family dinner

Ingredients

Portions for 6 servings
6

Directions

It takes 6 steps in 40 min
1 Eggplant and Almond Pesto - step 1
Wash and slice the eggplants into pieces about half a centimeter thick
2 Eggplant and Almond Pesto - step 2
Place the eggplants on a baking sheet and drizzle them with a bit of olive oil
3 Eggplant and Almond Pesto - step 3
Bake the eggplants in a static oven at 200 degrees for 25 minutes, placing the tray on the middle rack
4 Eggplant and Almond Pesto - step 4
Chop the almonds and then the Parmesan cheese with a blender, then set them aside
5 Eggplant and Almond Pesto - step 5
Once the eggplants are cooked, put them in the immersion blender jar along with the oil and salt, and blend until you achieve a smooth mixture
6 Eggplant and Almond Pesto - step 6
Place the blended eggplants, the previously chopped almonds, and Parmesan cheese in a bowl and mix until everything is well combined. Taste and adjust the salt if necessary

Cost

The ingredients are easy to find and certainly not expensive. Considering it is a seasoning for pasta or crostini, only a small amount is used per portion

Health

It is a very high-calorie seasoning; oil, nuts, and Parmesan cheese are not exactly light ingredients. Try to use it sparingly
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