verdure alla griglia

still obsessed over grilled vegetables in this simple pesto

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simple pesto

The quantities of this recipe can be adjusted based on desired taste, texture, etc.,

Ingredients

Process

• Fresh, seasonal, leafy herbs (parsley, oregano, basil, mint, etc.)*
• Garlic clove(s), peeled
• Olive oil
• Salt

1. Place peeled garlic on a sheet of aluminum foil and loosely wrap into a pouch. Place directly onto a heated grill for 20-25 minutes (garlic can also be cooked in the oven at 400F for same time frame). Set aside to cool once cooked.
   
   
2. Roughly chop the herbs and place in a food processor, blender, or immersion blender container. Season with salt and add the garlic and olive oil.
   
   
3. Blend to combine all the ingredients. Continue blending and adding additional olive oil until desired texture is reached.​

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*For added color, blanch the herbs in boiling water for 2-3 minutes and then cool in an ice bath prior to blending