Tag Archives: Pesto

Asparagus and Pesto Baked Eggs

Asparagus and Pesto Baked Eggs by Alison's AllspiceI have another asparagus recipe for you this week!  This time, I made a quick and easy lunch, asparagus and pesto baked eggs.  I used sundried tomato pesto, and it was stunning in this dish!

First, many asparagus baked eggs do not use pesto.  I used it because I wanted an extra pop of flavor.  If you don’t have any, this dish will still be tasty, just not as complex. Continue reading

Pesto Shrimp and Snap Pea Couscous Bowls

Pesto Shrimp and Snap Pea Couscous Bowls by Alison's AllspiceMy snap pea plants stopped producing about two weeks ago, which means I have been experimenting with snap pea recipes to use up my harvest.  These pesto shrimp and snap pea couscous bowls are a favorite because they are quick and easy.

Couscous is an ingredient I don’t cook with a lot, but it deserves more attention because it is so easy and fast to make.  All you have to do is bring water to a boil, then wait 5 minutes for the couscous to absorb. Continue reading

Creamy Pesto Arugula and Tomato Wraps

Creamy Pesto Arugula and Tomato Wraps by Alison's AllspiceI grow arugula in my garden every year.  It is such an easy plant to grow, it sprouts early, loves the colder months, and grows faster than any lettuce I have grown.  This also produces my favorite problem, I end up with lots of arugula to find interesting new ways to use. Therefore, today I am sharing my creamy pesto arugula and tomato wraps.

The creamy pesto sauce idea was developed by one of those lightbulb-moments.  I wanted to add protein to the wrap, but didn’t want roll-y chickpeas all over the place making the wrap difficult to eat. I opted for white beans instead of chickpeas, and decided to puree them into a flavorful spread, like hummus, but different. Continue reading