Peaches with Mint-Almond Pesto and Brie |
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 0 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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Ingredients:
4 peaches |
1 cup fresh mint leaves |
1/4 cup sugar |
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar |
1/8 teaspoon black pepper |
2 tablespoons chopped almonds, toasted |
8 cups gourmet salad greens |
1 (4 1/2-ounce) round brie cheese, cut into 8 wedges |
8 (1-ounce) slices french bread |
Directions:
1. Cut an X on the bottoms of the peaches, carefully cutting just through the skin. Fill a large Dutch oven with water, and bring to a boil. Immerse the peaches for 20 seconds; remove with a slotted spoon, and plunge into ice water. Slip skins off peaches using a paring knife (skin will be very loose). Cut the peaches in half, and remove pits.
2. Combine mint and sugar in a blender or food processor; process until chopped. Add the vinegar and pepper; process until well-blended. Pour the mint mixture into a large bowl, and add almonds and peach halves. Cover and chill 4 hours. Remove peaches with a slotted spoon, reserving marinade.
3. Arrange salad greens on each of 8 plates, and top with a peach half and a cheese wedge. Drizzle with marinade. Serve with French bread.
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