Tag: pistachios

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Zucchini Noodles with Avocado Pesto & Shrimp

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 5-6 medium zucchini (2 1/4-2 1/2 pounds total), trimmed ¾ teaspoon salt, divided 1 ripe avocado 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves ¼ cup unsalted shelled pistachios 2 tablespoons lemon juice ¼ teaspoon ground pepper ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil plus 2 tablespoons, divided 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 pound raw shrimp […]

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Zucchini Noodles with Avocado Pesto & Shrimp

Ingredients Ingredient Checklist 5-6 medium zucchini (2 1/4-2 1/2 pounds total), trimmed ¾ teaspoon salt, divided 1 ripe avocado 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves ¼ cup unsalted shelled pistachios 2 tablespoons lemon juice ¼ teaspoon ground pepper ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil plus 2 tablespoons, divided 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 pound raw shrimp […]

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Lentil Cakes with Mint Yogurt

Precooked lentils are a convenience item we love, saving nearly 30 minutes of simmering. Look for plain, steamed lentils (such as Melissa’s), in the grain aisle. The food processor not only combines the patty ingredients; it coarsely chops the lentils so the finished cakes will hold their shape in the pan. While we love fat-free […]

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Persian Rice-Stuffed Zucchini with Pistachios and Dill 20

Ingredients 6 medium zucchini (6 ounces each) 1 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 3/8 teaspoon black pepper, divided 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided 3/4 cup jasmine rice 6 cardamom pods 1 (3-inch) cinnamon stick 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin 1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper 1 1/4 cups water 8 dried apricots, coarsely chopped (about 1/3 cup) 1/2 […]

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Curried Cauliflower Salad with Yogurt 19

Composed salads are more thoughtful than fussy; this one couldn’t be easier to assemble. They’re also more about what’s left out (no ubiquitous cherry tomatoes or carrots) than what’s included. Every ingredient here fits the Indian-inspired theme. Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil, divided 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, divided 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets (about […]

Green Bean Pasta Salad with Lemon-Thyme Vinaigrette

Ingredients 12 ounces uncooked casarecce pasta* 1/2 pound haricots verts (tiny green beans), cut in half lengthwise 1 tablespoon fresh thyme 5 teaspoons lemon zest, divided 1/4 cup finely chopped roasted, salted pistachios 2 tablespoons Champagne vinegar 1 tablespoon minced shallots 1 garlic clove, minced 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper 5 tablespoons […]