Best Ginger Garlic Pesto Recipes

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SIMPLE GARLIC AND BASIL PESTO



Simple Garlic and Basil Pesto image

This recipe is something that you can make quickly and easily using a blender. Everything you need is easy to find in your local supermarket. This paste is great for putting on or in meat and pastas, or with cottage cheese in stuffed pasta shells. Once I start making this, the orders from friends and family keep coming in. For best taste, pesto should be heated up in the meal it's being prepared with.

Provided by FUZZYGREENMONKEY

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes     Vegetarian

Time 15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups chopped fresh basil
1 cup extra virgin olive oil
½ cup pine nuts
⅛ cup Brazil nuts
⅔ cup grated Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons minced garlic
½ teaspoon chili powder

Steps:

  • Place the basil in a blender. Pour in about 1 tablespoon of the oil, and blend basil into a paste. Gradually add pine nuts, Brazil nuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic, chili powder, and remaining oil. Continue to blend until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 234.1 calories, Carbohydrate 1.9 g, Cholesterol 3.9 mg, Fat 23.9 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 4.2 g, Sodium 70 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

WILD GARLIC PESTO



Wild garlic pesto image

Transform your foraging finds into a tangy sauce by combining wild garlic leaves with parmesan, garlic, lemon and pine nuts. Or, use fresh young nettles

Provided by Barney Desmazery

Categories     Condiment

Time 17m

Yield Makes 275g jar

Number Of Ingredients 6

150g wild garlic leaves or young nettles, or a mixture (foraged - see tip)
50g parmesan or vegetarian alternative, finely grated
1 garlic clove , finely chopped
½ lemon , zested and a few squeezes of juice
50g pine nuts , toasted
150ml rapeseed oil

Steps:

  • Rinse and roughly chop the wild garlic leaves.
  • Blitz the wild garlic leaves, parmesan, garlic, lemon zest and pine nuts to a rough paste in a food processor. Season, and with the motor running slowly, add almost all the oil. Taste, season and add a few squeezes of lemon juice.
  • Transfer the pesto to a clean jar and top with the remaining oil. Will keep in the fridge for two weeks.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 65 calories, Fat 7 grams fat, SaturatedFat 1 grams saturated fat, Protein 1 grams protein

CHICKEN WITH GINGER PESTO



Chicken with Ginger Pesto image

This is my version of a Chinese classic, Cold Ginger Chicken. I like to serve this with steamed jasmine rice and Japanese-style marinated cucumbers. It makes for a pretty presentation when sliced on bias and served with the bright green, fresh sauce drizzled all over it.

Provided by Kelly Joy

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves
½ cup dry white wine
¼ cup vegetable oil
2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger root
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon salt
1 teaspoon white sugar
1 bunch green onions, cut into 1/4-inch pieces

Steps:

  • Pour the white wine into a saucepan of lightly salted water, and place the chicken breasts into the pan. Bring the pan to a boil, reduce the heat, and simmer the chicken until cooked through and white, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the heat, and let the chicken cool in the broth. Remove from the broth, and set the chicken aside.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium-low heat, and stir in the ginger, garlic, salt, and sugar. Reduce heat to low, and cook, stirring occasionally, until the garlic is browned and soft, and the oil is flavored, about 20 minutes. Stir in the green onions, and cook for another 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the white parts of the onions are soft.
  • Slice the poached chicken breasts on the bias into slices about 1 inch wide, and arrange attractively on a plate. Spoon the green onion mixture over the chicken breasts, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 calories, Carbohydrate 3.5 g, Cholesterol 58.5 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 22.6 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 925.5 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

GINGER SCALLION PESTO



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Make and share this Ginger Scallion Pesto recipe from Food.com.

Provided by littleturtle

Categories     Sauces

Time 5m

Yield 1 1/4 cups, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

1/2 cup green onion, sliced (1.75 oz)
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon gingerroot, peeled and minced
1/2 cup olive oil or 1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup sesame seeds

Steps:

  • To make pesto, combine all of the pesto ingredients in a food processor.
  • Pulse on and off until mixture achieves a uniform consistency.
  • Use immediately or store in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to a week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 59.5, Fat 6.3, SaturatedFat 0.9, Sodium 0.8, Carbohydrate 0.8, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.1, Protein 0.4

CHICKEN WITH GINGER-CILANTRO PESTO



Chicken with Ginger-Cilantro Pesto image

Categories     Chicken     Ginger     Sauté     Low Carb     Wheat/Gluten-Free     Macadamia Nut     Cilantro     Bon Appétit

Yield Serves 4

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup chopped fresh cilantro
1/2 cup chopped green onions
1/3 cup salted roasted macadamia nuts
1/4 cup chopped peeled fresh ginger
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
7 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 boneless chicken breast halves with skin

Steps:

  • Combine first 5 ingredients in processor. Blend until nuts are finely chopped. Add 6 tablespoons oil and process until well blended. Season with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to room temperature before using.)
  • Season chicken with salt and pepper. Heat remaining 1 tablespoon oil in heavy large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken; sauté until brown and cooked through, about 6 minutes per side.
  • Transfer chicken breasts to plates. Top each with some pesto and serve.

COLD GINGER PESTO



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A really great Asian-influenced alternative to traditional pesto! This is great tossed with poached chicken or pasta!

Provided by Mercy

Categories     Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup light vegetable oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup green onion
1/4 cup ginger, minced
2 tablespoons shallots, minced
1/4 cup lightly packed cilantro
1/8 teaspoon white pepper
1/2 cup macadamia nuts, finely chopped

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan heat oil, add salt and cook for 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Cool to room temperature and blend the oil with the ginger, green onions, cilantro, shallots, white pepper and in a food processor.
  • Stir the macadamia nuts into the pesto.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1543.8, Fat 161.2, SaturatedFat 16.2, Sodium 1181.3, Carbohydrate 30.1, Fiber 9.3, Sugar 4.4, Protein 8.3

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