The broad bean pesto is a creamy and irresistible sauce, perfect for enhancing pasta, vegetables, and meat. It is prepared in a simple and quick way, with a few fresh ingredients that guarantee a genuine and tasty result.
Ideal for those seeking an alternative to the classic pesto, this broad bean cream offers a velvety consistency and a delicate flavor, perfect for creamy pasta, accompanying grilled vegetables or seasoning barbecue meat.
The preparation is really quick: just blanch fresh broad beans for four minutes, then blend them with extra virgin olive oil and cheese until a homogeneous cream is obtained. You can enrich it with mint, basil, or nuts for an extra touch.
This quick pesto is a practical solution for those with little time but who do not want to give up authentic flavor dishes.
Thanks to its versatility, you can store it in the refrigerator and use it to create new recipes.
The broad bean pesto is the perfect answer for a tasty and refined meal with minimal effort. Prepare it and let me know what you think!😀
- Difficulty: Very easy
- Cost: Very cheap
- Preparation time: 10 Minutes
- Cooking methods: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: Spring, Summer, All seasons
Ingredients
- 1 lb fresh broad beans
- 3 oz grated cheese
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- salt to taste
- basil
Tools
- blender
- cutting board
- pots
- extra virgin olive oil
Steps
To prepare an excellent broad bean cream, first blanch them for 2/3 minutes in salted water.
Drain and cool them in cold water or ice to maintain their green color.
Pour the broad beans into a mixer with grated Parmesan cheese, extra virgin olive oil, and basil.
Blend until a creamy and homogeneous mixture is obtained.
Transfer the broad bean pesto into a small bowl, and if not used immediately, cover with plastic wrap or extra virgin olive oil until ready to serve.
Enjoy your meal!
