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Kale Pesto Quinoa with Grilled Vegetables

Ingredients: 1 cup uncooked quinoa 1 1/2 cups vegetable broth 1 medium zucchini, ends cut off and cut in half lengthwise 3 Roma tomatoes, halved and seeded 1 large jalapeño, cut lengthwise and seeded 1 small red onion, halved 2 Tbsp olive oil Kosher salt and ground black pepper Freak Flag Organics, Kale Pesto 1/4Continue reading “Kale Pesto Quinoa with Grilled Vegetables”

Bruschetta Pesto Chicken Panini

Ingredient: Loaf of sliced sourdough bread (ciabatta would also be good) 4 cups rotisserie chicken, shredded 1 jar Freak Flag Organics, Bruschetta Pesto 2 Roma tomatoes, sliced 8 oz fresh mozzarella, sliced 10-15 fresh basil leaves Butter, optional Directions: Place shredded chicken in a bowl. Add jar of pesto to chicken and stir to combine.Continue reading “Bruschetta Pesto Chicken Panini”

Pumpkin Sausage and Pesto Cheese Stuffed Shells

Ingredients: 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 pound ground spicy Italian turkey sausage 1 green bell pepper, chopped 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin puree 1 cup reserved pasta water 1 cup whole milk 2 teaspoons dried oregano 1 pinch crushed red pepper flakes kosher salt and pepper 1 pound jumbo shells 16 ounces wholeContinue reading “Pumpkin Sausage and Pesto Cheese Stuffed Shells”

Roasted Fresno Pepper Pesto Pasta

Ingredients: 2 ounces fresh basil leaves 1/2 cup pine nuts toasted 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated 6 roasted, stemmed, (seeded per heat preference) Fresno peppers-you can substitute with Jalapeños 2 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil Juice of 2 lemons 1/2 tablespoon granulated sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 lb linguine 2 cupsContinue reading “Roasted Fresno Pepper Pesto Pasta”

Basil-Broccoli Pesto Pasta

Ingredients: 1 head of broccoli florets, (about 8 oz.) Kosher salt 6 ounces orecchiette or other short pasta ½ cup grated Parmesan ½ cup (packed) fresh basil leaves 3 tablespoons olive oil 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice Freshly ground black pepper Directions: 1. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Salt water generously.Continue reading “Basil-Broccoli Pesto Pasta”

Stuffed Crust Cast Iron Pizza with Pesto and Pancetta

Ingredients: Pizza dough, room temperature 4 oz fresh mozzarella, cut into 1/2” x 2” pieces 2 tbsp basil pesto 1/4 cup green olives, sliced 1/4 of one small onion, thinly sliced 4 oz. chopped pancetta Olive oil All purpose flour Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 450 degrees. 2. Heat a skillet over medium heat. AddContinue reading “Stuffed Crust Cast Iron Pizza with Pesto and Pancetta”