Steamed Vegetables with Basil Pecan Pesto Recipe

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Steamed Vegetables with Basil Pecan Pesto

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Ingredients:

Serving

6 medium carrots, cut diagonally into 1/8-inch-thick slices
2 fennel bulbs (sometimes called anise), stalks trimmed flush with bulb and bulb cut lengthwise into 1/8-inch-thick slices
1 1/2 lb small red potatoes , cut into 1/4-inch-thick slices
1 1/2 lb green beans, trimmed
3 to 4 tbsp hot water
1 1/4 cups basil pecan pesto
2 cups packed fresh basil leaves, washed well and spun dry
2/3 cup olive oil
1/2 cup pecans, toasted golden brown and cooled
1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan
2 large garlic cloves, chopped and mashed to a paste with 1/2 tsp salt

Directions:

To prepare the vegetables: On a large steamer rack layer carrots, then fennel, and then potatoes and steam over boiling water, covered, until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Transfer steamed vegetables to a platter. Steam beans, covered, until just tender, about 10 minutes, and transfer to a platter. In a food processor blend pesto with 3 tablespoons hot water, adding additional hot water if necessary to reach desired consistency.
Serve vegetables warm at room temperature with pesto.
To make the pesto: In a food processor blend together all ingredients with salt and pepper to taste until smooth. Pesto keeps, surface covered with plastic wrap, chilled, 1 week. Makes about 1 1/4 cups.

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Nutrition Facts

Per Serving Per 100 g

Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories	624.08 Kcal (2613 kJ)
Calories from fat	387.27 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	43.03g	66%
Cholesterol	4.84mg	2%
Sodium	251.49mg	10%
Potassium	1365.1mg	29%
Total Carbs	43.37g	14%
Sugars	8.43g	34%
Dietary Fiber	12.65g	51%
Protein	17.81g	36%
Vitamin C	37.1mg	62%
Vitamin A	0.6mg	20%
Iron	3.7mg	21%
Calcium	188.5mg	19%

Amount Per 100 g
Calories	131.24 Kcal (549 kJ)
Calories from fat	81.44 Kcal
		% Daily Value*
Total Fat	9.05g	66%
Cholesterol	1.02mg	2%
Sodium	52.89mg	10%
Potassium	287.08mg	29%
Total Carbs	9.12g	14%
Sugars	1.77g	34%
Dietary Fiber	2.66g	51%
Protein	3.75g	36%
Vitamin C	7.8mg	62%
Vitamin A	0.1mg	20%
Iron	0.8mg	21%
Calcium	39.6mg	19%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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