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Pesto Grains with Vegetables

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Fluffy grains tossed with creamy basil pesto, zucchini, broccolini, peas, and toasted nuts. It's a delicious and easy healthy side dish ready in only 15 minutes.

How To MakeDiet Type: Plant-based

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  • 1 3/4 cups cooked grains (such as barley, brown rice, orzo, or cous-cous)
  • 4 ounces broccolini (or broccoli or asparagus)
  • 1 large zucchini
  • 3/4 cup frozen peas
  • 33333333/100000000 cup pine nuts and/or sunflower seeds
  • 1/4 cup basil pesto (store-bought or homemade)
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons apple vinegar or lemon juice
  • salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions
  1. Step 1: Dice the zucchini and broccolini into small, bite-sized pieces.
  2. Step 2: Heat the pine nuts and/or seeds in a dry frying pan over medium heat. Toast for 2 to 3 minutes, or until golden and fragrant. Shake the pan often to avoid burning. Transfer to a plate.
  3. Step 3: Pour the olive oil into the empty skillet over medium-high heat. Add the garlic and cook for 30 seconds. Add the diced broccolini and zucchini and cook for 3 to 5 minutes, stirring regularly.
  4. Step 4: Add the still-frozen peas to the pan and cook for 1 more minute. Finally, stir in the cooked grains, pesto, apple vinegar, and half of the toasted nuts. Season with salt and pepper. Stir.
  5. Serve: Top with the remaining toasted nuts. Adjust seasonings as needed, adding more pesto for creaminess or lemon for acidity. Enjoy.

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Pesto Grains with Vegetables

PT15M 1 3/4 cups cooked grains (such as barley, brown rice, orzo, or cous-cous) 4 ounces broccolini (or broccoli or asparagus) 1 large zucchini 3/4 cup frozen peas 33333333/100000000 cup pine nuts and/or sunflower seeds 1/4 cup basil pesto (store-bought or homemade) 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil 2 cloves garlic, chopped 2 teaspoons apple vinegar or lemon juice salt and pepper, to taste Gluten Free Vegan 3 Servings Ingredients:

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