Pesto Recipes

Basil Cayenne Pesto Bread Wreath

Basil Cayenne Pesto Bread Wreath

Prep Time 50 min Cook Time 40 min Total Time 1 hr 30 mins Serves 1 round loaf   Ingredients 2+1/2 cups All Purpose Flour 2 tsp Instant Yeast 1 cup Lukewarm Water 1 tsp Salt 2 tbsp Olive oil BLACK MAMBA BASIL CAYENNE PESTO 1/2 cup Pomegranate kernels and fresh rosemary for decoration Instructions  In a mixing bowl, add flour, salt, instant yeast and mix well. Add oil to the lukewarm water. Make a well in the middle of the flour mixture. Pour the water - oil mixture and mix well with your finger tips. Mix till a soft...

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Tomato, Zucchini & Pesto Gnocchi Bake

Tomato, Zucchini & Pesto Gnocchi Bake

Ingredients 500g fresh potato gnocchi  5ml olive oil for frying  1 cup light thickened cream  1/4 cup BLACK MAMBA Coriander Jalapeño Pesto 200g zucchini sliced  150g baby tomatoes 1/2 cup grated mozzarella cheese Fresh coriander to garnish   Instructions Cook gnocchi in a large saucepan of boiling, salted water, following packet directions, until tender. Drain. Preheat oven to 220 degrees Celsius.  Heat a frying pan over medium heat. Fry sliced zucchini in olive oil for about a minute then add cream, pesto and baby tomatoes. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for 3 to 4 minutes or until slightly thickened Add gnocchi to...

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Mixed Tomato Salad with Buratta and Basil Cayenne Pesto

Mixed Tomato Salad with Buratta and Basil Cayenne Pesto

Ingredients 2 cups baby multi colour tomatoes, halved 1 medium cucumber cut into ribbons 1 ball fresh buratta 1/2 cup rocket, rinsed 1/2 cup basil, rinsed 1 cup baby spinach, rinsed 2 tbsp BLACK MAMBA Basil Cayenne Pesto 2 tbsp extra virgin olive Oil 1 fresh lemon juice  Salt flakes and pepper for seasoning croutons for serving Instructions Place the halved tomatoes, rocket, cucumber ribbons, baby spinach, basil in a mixing bowl, olive oil, lemon juice, seasoning and toss the ingredients. Place burrata on top of salad and drizzle BLACK MAMBA Basil Cayenne Pesto on top and serve with croutons.  ...

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Tomato Galette with Black Mamba Basil Cayenne Pesto

Tomato Galette with Black Mamba Basil Cayenne Pesto

Ingredients 350g multi coloured baby tomatoes sliced. 3/4 teaspoon salt 3 tablespoons BLACK MAMBA BASIL CAYENNE PESTO 1 puff pastry ½ cup crumbled vegan feta cheese, divided 1 egg 1 tablespoon water 1 teaspoon pepper 1 tablespoons grated vegan parmesan cheese Extra fresh basil, for sprinkling on top   Instructions Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Line a large sheet pan with parchment paper. Line a cutting board or dinner plate with two layers of paper towels. Spread the tomatoes out on the towels and sprinkle with the salt. Place an additional layer of towels on top and set aside. On...

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Braai Veggie Sandwich with Whipped Feta & Coriander Jalapeño Pesto Spread

Braai Veggie Sandwich with Whipped Feta & Coriander Jalapeño Pesto Spread

Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 10 min Total Time 20 min Serves 4   Ingredients 8 slices sourdough bread 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil  1 large eggplant sliced 4 medium baby marrow ribbons 2 cups baby spinach 2 tablespoon fresh coriander chopped 1 tablespoon BLACK MAMBA CORIANDER JALAPEÑO PESTO  200g feta 80g cream cheese  Instructions For the Whipped Feta, add crumbled feta to a food processor and pulse until small crumbs remain. Add in cream cheese and puree for 4-5 minutes, scraping down the sides when necessary, until feta is super creamy. Add in the BLACK MAMBA CORIANDER...

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