Pesto Farro with Edamame
One of many things I'm grateful for is living in a place where I get to experience a change of seasons. Albeit very, VERY, hot in the summertime [read: 95 and humid], the Fall in Nashville is beautiful and the winters are mild [compared to my hometown of Cleveland, Ohio!]. It always seems bittersweet as summer starts to wind down. For many people, it's back to a steady routine, kids are back in school, and maybe a little less travel and more time at home. With that, brings fun Fall flavors, and we leave behind the bright, light, and fresh produce of summer. But, since summer isn't over YET, I wanted to celebrate one of my favorite condiments I typically associate with summertime - PESTO. Who doesn't love a good pesto? It can go on anything from pizzas to pastas, sandwiches and salads. I even found a vegan version at Trader Joe's - Vegan Kale, Cashew & Basil Pesto - that's equally as delicious as the real deal.
Usually, the main ingredients in pesto are basil, garlic, olive oil, grated cheese and pine nuts, but if you do a quick google search, you'll find a million and one different versions of pesto, including my Basil Spinach Pesto! I always find I have an ungodly amount of basil leftover from a recipe that calls for just a little bit of the tasty herb and then it goes bad in an instant. I was in said situation last week, so I decided to forgo the above mentioned vegan pesto and whip up my own for this Pesto Farro With Edamame I've been making for my husband's lunches. The verdict came back, and it was a hit! ...and it would be selfish not to share it all with you, right?
Have at this last-bit-of-summer dish and maybe even double or a triple it for a Labor Day cookout! If you want to save some of that taste of summer for a later date, here are some tips for preserving basil as well as some alternative ideas to use up the herb! Don't forget to tag me in your yummy photos @TheWellFedGuide!
PESTO FARRO WITH EDAMAME
Ingredients
1 C farro, dry
1 C shelled edamame [I used frozen]
1/2 C Basil Spinach Pesto [or other pesto of choice]
2 T pine nuts, to garnish
Basil, to garnish
