Roasted Shallot and Tarragon Pesto
This bold pesto from Bon Appetit is a spectacular topping for scrambled eggs, and adds a kick to potato salad.
Ingredients
- 2 large shallots peeled
- 2 tablespoons plus ⅔ cup olive oil
- ¾ cup packed fresh tarragon
- ⅔ cup packed fresh Italian parsley
- 2 tablespoons sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoons grated Asiago cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Place shallots in small baking dish. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons oil. Cover dish with foil. Bake shallots 30 minutes. Uncover; roast shallots until soft, about 20 minutes longer.
- Puree shallots, any oil in dish, and ⅓ cup oil in blender. Add ⅓ cup oil and all remaining ingredients; puree. Season with salt and pepper.
Notes
Can be made 1 day ahead; chill.
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