Hazelnut Pesto with Shredded Brussels Sprouts
November 23rd, 2007 | by Ingrid
Hazelnuts make a rich, smooth pesto and paired with thinly sliced Brussels sprouts [as pictured], it makes for a hardy and filling meal.
PREP: 20 Minutes TOTAL: 25 Minutes
SERVES 2
1 1/2 cup fresh parsley or basil or a mix of both, firmly packed
1 cup cold pressed extra virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
Place all ingredients in food processor or blender; blend until well incorporated. While the blender or processor is running, pour olive oil in a slow steady stream, continue blending until pesto mixture is thick and creamy.
Prepare brussles sprouts: remove any yellow or damaged outer leaves. Rinse sprouts, cut stem end and either thinly slice each sprout by hand with a knife or use a food processor to shred.
Place shredded sprouts in a bowl and mix with hazelnut pesto. Enjoy!
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Tools for This Recipe
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring spoons and cups
- Food Processor or Blender
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4 Responses to “Hazelnut Pesto with Shredded Brussels Sprouts”
By Kristen's Raw on Dec 16, 2007 | Reply
This looks D-E-L-I-C-I-O-U-S! YUM!
Cheers :)
Kristen’s Raw
By Ingrid on Dec 16, 2007 | Reply
Hi Kristen, I often wonder why people shun brussels sprouts and other such veggies, They are delicious when fresh, organic and prepared in a way to bring out their wealth of goodness. Thanks for your comment.
By Mish on Feb 6, 2008 | Reply
What amount of Brussels deary?!
I wanna make this, yea!
Do you think pine nuts would work? Im not sure if I can eat Hazels right now.
By Ingrid on Feb 6, 2008 | Reply
Hey Mish, 20 or so brussels sprouts can nicely serve 2 people, it depends on appetite. If there is any shredded sprouts left over, you can always use it in a salad or other recipe.
Oh pine nut pesto would be wonderful. I bet pumpkin seeds pesto would be great too. Seeds are great subs for nuts. Let me know how it turns out for you. And remember, a recipe is a guide so add, delete or sub out an ingredient according to your taste and desire. Have fun with it.
Bon Appetit!