Pan-fried Banana Split
Even the brownest bananas can be used to make this pan fried banana split.
Asparagus Stalk Pesto
Turn the woody ends of your asparagus spears into this easy asparagus stalk pesto. Use the pesto as a dip, spread, salad dressing or pasta sauce.
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Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups (approximately) asparagus ends (the woody bottom parts of the spear that you might usually throw away)
- 1 cup loosely packed herbs (basil and mint work well)
- 1/3 cup walnuts
- Zest and juice of one small lemon
- ¼ cup olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper (optional)
Method
- Cook the asparagus stalks until they are tender – you can do this is the microwave or by boiling them. Allow them to cool once cooked.
- Place the asparagus in a food processor with the herbs, walnuts, lemon zest and juice, and olive oil.
- Blend until smooth.
- Season to taste.