Meal Plan: August 16th

Pesto is the Way to Go!

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All About Pesto!

This week we've chosen to highlight pesto, the ever versatile condiment, which can be transformed into anything from a fragrant pasta salad, to a sauce for scallops or as a drizzle on top of eggs. To make this full menu multiply the summer pesto recipe by 4 to make enough for the week You'll need 4 bunches of basil, 2 cups of cheese and 1 cups of nuts—happy cooking!
 


THE PESTO MENU
 
THE RECIPES
 


Summer Pesto
by @mollyjean4


This beautiful summer pesto is a great way to use up any leftover herbs or greens like arugula and spinach. Toss in whatever nuts you have in your pantry, Parmesan cheese and olive oil and you're good to go! Our favorite way to serve it is folded into warm pasta and topped with blistered cherry tomatoes and mozzarella. 


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Potato and Chickpea Pesto Salad by @curlew_and_dragonfly

This potato and chickpea pesto salad is chock full of protein, fiber and tons of flavor. We love it served up with grilled shrimp or crispy chicken thighs!

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Grilled Pizza with Pesto, Mushrooms and Garlic Oil by @thefeedfeed

Fire up the grill for this pizza night! Throw your pizza dough onto a grill or grill pan for that lightly smoky, charred flavor. Top it off with summer pesto, seared mushrooms and burrata and you've got the ideal summer dinner. 

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Pesto Eggs with Roasted Tomatoes and Avocado by @kalememaybe

Who doesn't love breakfast for dinner?! This meal is ready to go in under 30 minutes. Roast up some tomatoes, cut up an avocado, crack a few eggs in a pan and drizzle on the pesto and you're in business!  

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Pan Seared Scallops with Pistachio Arugula Pesto by @nyssas_kitchen

Treat yourself with these succulent pan seared scallops! Add a bit of your batch pesto in a food processor and toss in a handful of pistachios and arugula to change the flavor up a bit.


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Pesto Swiss and Turkey Skillet Sliders by @pastaragazza

These skillet sliders are a great way to end the week! Slathered in the last of the pesto and layered with melted swiss and turkey, they're a serious crowd pleaser. 
 

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Skillet Cherry Clafoutis by @thesundaybaker

This French classic takes serious advantage of the summer cherry season! It's perfect as breakfast or dessert, and takes just a few ingredients to make. 
 

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