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Pesto Asparagus
From the Root Cause Reset Cookbook by Dr. Isabella Wentz
Total time: 22 min
Servings: 4
Equipment: Stove
- 1 c. Pesto
- 1 tsp. Cooking Oil
- 1 c. Asparagus Spears, tough ends trimmed
- 2 tbsp. Pine Nuts
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add asparagus and sauté until golden brown, about 3–5 minutes.
- In a small skillet, over medium heat, add the pine nuts, and sauté until lightly browned. Immediately remove from heat and set aside.
- Reduce heat to low and stir in the pesto. Cook until the asparagus is tender, about 1–2 minutes.
- Sprinkle with pine nuts and enjoy!
Prep Recipes 1
Pesto🌐
You can store the pesto in the fridge in an airtight container for 3–4 days.
Total time: 5 min
Servings: 12 oz.
Equipment: Blender | Food Processor | Mortar & Pestle
- 3/2 c. Fresh Basil
- 3/4 c. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 3/8 c. Pine Nuts
- 3 Lemons, juiced
- 3 tbsp. Parmesan Cheese, grated
- 3/8 tsp. Salt
- Pick off the stems of the basil leaves and discard. Wash the basil well and pat dry with a paper towel.
- In a food processor or blender, combine the basil, olive oil, pine nuts, lemon juice, and Parmesan.
- Pulse the mixture until it's smooth and creamy. Stir the salt into the pesto.
