Grill Roasted Vegetables with Pine Nut Pesto Recipe
- 1 lb carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 lb parsnips, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 lb Brussels sprouts, halved lengthwise
- 1 (2 A 1/2 lb) butternut squasha"peeled, seeded, and cut into A 1/2 by 1A 1/2-inch pieces
- 2 large shallots, cut into A 1/2-inch wedges
- 6 thyme sprigs
- A 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper
- A 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons pine nuts
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 large garlic clove, thinly sliced
- A 1/4 cup freshly grate Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
- In a large bowl, toss the carrot and parsnip piece with the Brussels sprouts, butternut squash, shallot, thyme sprigs, and A 1/4 cup of the olive oil.
- Season generously with salt and pepper.
- Preheat a grill to high heat (about 425).
- Place 2 perforated grill pans directly on the grate to heat for about 10 minute.
- Divide the vegetables between the grill pans and grill over high heat, stirring and turning occasionally, until they are tender and lightly charred in spot.
- About 50 minutes.
- Alternatively, roast the vegetables in a large roasting pan in a 425 oven, stirring them occasionally.
- Meanwhile, in a small skilled, heat 1 tablespoon of the olive oil, Add the pine nuts and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until they are lightly browned, about 2 minutes.
- Add the butter and garlic and cook, stirring, until the pine nuts are browned and the garlic is golden, about 2 minutes.
- Let cook, and then transfer to a mini processor.
- Add the grated cheese and the remaining 3 tablespoons of olive oil and pulse to a chunky puree.
- Season the pine nut pesto with salt.
- Transfer the vegetables to a large bowl and toss with the pine nut pesto.
- Serve hot or warm.
carrots, parsnips, brussels, butternut, shallots, thyme, extravirgin olive oil, salt, pine nuts, unsalted butter, garlic, freshly grate
Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/grill-roasted-vegetables-with-pine-nut-pesto-31909 (may not work)