GRILLED CORN WITH PESTO AND BASIL SCHMEAR
Steps:
- Set up grill for direct cooking and heat to medium-high. Once hot, clean and lightly oil grates with canola oil. Grill shucked corn cobs, turning occasionally, until charred, 6 to 8 minutes.
- Brush cobs with prepared pesto and sprinkle with chopped fresh basil.
PESTO-CORN GRILLED PEPPERS
We grill almost daily and enjoy using fresh produce from our garden. These pepper halves filled with a basil-seasoned corn mixture is my husband's favorite recipe. -Rachael Marrier, Star Prairie, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 30m
Yield 8 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- For pesto, combine 1/2 cup oil, grated cheese, basil, sunflower kernels and garlic in a blender; cover and process until blended., In a large skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat. Add chopped red pepper; cook and stir until tender. Add corn and pesto; heat through., Halve peppers lengthwise; remove seeds. Grill peppers, covered, over medium heat, cut side down, 8 minutes. Turn; fill with corn mixture. Grill 4-6 minutes longer or until tender. If desired, sprinkle with shredded cheese.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 287 calories, Fat 19g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 168mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein.
PESTO CORN SALAD WITH SHRIMP
Steps:
- In a pot of boiling water, cook corn until tender, about 5 minutes. Drain; cool slightly. Meanwhile, in a food processor, pulse basil, oil and 1/4 teaspoon salt until blended., Cut corn from cob and place in a bowl. Stir in tomatoes, pepper and remaining salt. Add avocado and 2 tablespoons basil mixture; toss gently to combine. , Thread shrimp onto metal or soaked wooden skewers; brush with remaining basil mixture. Grill, covered, over medium heat until shrimp turn pink, 2-4 minutes per side. Remove shrimp from skewers; serve with corn mixture.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 371 calories, Fat 22g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 138mg cholesterol, Sodium 450mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 23g protein.
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