Zucchini Pesto Toast Recipe

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WEBJul 16, 2022 · Add zucchini and mushrooms; cook 6 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown. Add shallots and season with …

1. Toast 1/4 cup of the walnuts in a large skillet over medium heat until fragrant, about 4 to 5 minutes. Transfer to a food processor. Add basil, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice and zest, garlic, 1/2 tsp. of the salt, 1/4 tsp. black pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes to the food processor. Begin blending while gradually streaming in 1/2 cup olive oil; blend until smooth. Set aside.
2. Cook pasta according to package instructions in a large pot of salted water until al dente. Reserve 1 cup pasta cooking water before draining.
3. While pasta cooks, heat remaining 2 Tbsp. olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high. Add zucchini; cook 6 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until golden brown. Transfer to a bowl. Reduce heat to medium and add 1 Tbsp. butter. Once melted, add mushrooms and shallots. Cook 5 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mushrooms are tender and golden brown. Combine mushrooms with zucchini, and season with remaining 1/2 tsp. salt and 1/4 tsp. black pepper.
4. Add remaining 1 Tbsp. butter and 1/2 cup chopped walnuts to the skillet. Cook 5 minutes, until the butter is browned and walnuts are toasted. Season with a pinch of salt, and transfer to a small bowl.

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WEBJul 27, 2020 · Replace the food processor's shredding disc with the standard metal blade, and return the (somewhat more dry) shredded …

1. In a food processor fitted with the shredding disc, grate the zucchini. Scoop zucchini out of the bowl and into a clean kitchen towel or a few layered paper towels. Wrap the towel into a ball around the zucchini, hold over the sink, and squeeze with your hands to press out some of the water.
2. Replace the food processor's shredding disc with the standard metal blade, and return the (somewhat more dry) shredded zucchini to the bowl. Add garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan, basil, spinach, salt, and pepper. Process until smooth. With the food processor running, slowly add olive oil until the pesto reaches your desired consistency. Taste and adjust seasoning as necessary.

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