August is almost here, and as promised I’m bringing back the monthly challenge. I thought I would go with a pretty easy one this month, and definitely one that doesn’t use the oven. Pesto is naturally gluten-free so you don’t have to worry about any substitutions.
Traditional pesto includes basil, garlic, pine nuts, olive oil, salt & pepper, and Parmesan, but many other types of pesto can be made. It is also traditionally served with pasta, but if you have other ways of eating it, I’d love to hear about it.
- Parsley
- Mint
- Cilantro
- Broccoli
- Arugula
- Asparagus
- Spinach
- Tomatoes
Nuts
- Walnuts
- Macadamia nuts
- Hazlenuts
- Cashews
- Almonds
Seasoning
- Crushed red pepper
- Cayenne pepper
- Cinnamon
A food processor works best for making pesto, but a blender can work too. Place everything but the olive oil in the processor and process until finely chopped. Keep the processor running and slowly add the oil until well blended.
The Challenge: Create a pesto (with old or new ingredients), write about it, then link to your post as part of Gluten-Free Wednesdays. If you don’t have a blog, feel free to email your recipe to me.
Perfect challenge for this month, I love creating new pestos!
Love this one! I just came up with one the other day! Perfect timing. Count me in, my dear!! ;0)
What a wonderful challenge idea, Linda! I'm putting my "thinking cap" on now … hmmmm.
Shirley
I've never made a pesto before… so if I have time to come up with something, it'll definitely be a big challenge for me!
~Aubree Cherie
Count me in! I would love to make a spicy pesto for my chicken tacos.
This is a whole month right? Glad because I need to wait until payday for my plans.