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Food Network Magazine’s French Onion Pesto

August 30, 2016 by Suzie the Foodie 6 Comments

Food Network Magazine's French Onion Pesto

With the heat of the summer still attacking Vancouver, I decided to try some of Food Network Magazine‘s recipes for pestos. I started with Lemon Zucchini  which pleasantly surprised me.

There are many to choose from that use kale or are definitely not Italian-inspired like the Vietnamese or West African recipes but I wanted something with a more traditional flavour profile. When I saw a French onion pesto, I knew that was my next foodie challenge. (I will try the less traditional recipes too, not to worry.)

The Recipe

Food Network Magazine's French Onion Pesto

I did have to stray from the recipe a little because my store did not have Gruyere. I decided to substitute with Emmental cheese, one of my favourites. 

Food Network Magazine's French Onion Pesto

You will need 1/2 cup of grated cheese and I do recommend Gruyere if you can find it. 

Food Network Magazine's French Onion Pesto

“Saute 1 thinly sliced onion and 1 tablespoon fresh thyme in butter over medium heat until caramelized, 15 to 20 minutes. Let cool; puree with 1 cup fresh parsley, 1 beef bouillon cube and 1 tablespoon water. With the machine running, gradually add 1/2 cup vegetable oil. Pulse in 1/2 cup grated Gruyere.”

Food Network Magazine's French Onion Pesto

This is the recipe that inspired me to make caramelized onions in a dry cast iron pan which worked out perfectly.

Food Network Magazine's French Onion Pesto

I got the onions going and prepped the rest of this recipe. I made sure not to add any salt since you already add 1 beef bouillon cube.

Food Network Magazine's French Onion Pesto

While all this is going on, cook your pasta.

Food Network Magazine's French Onion Pesto

Remember! You want to pulse the cheese into the pesto at the end. You do not want to blend it too much.

Foodie Results

Food Network Magazine's French Onion Pesto

I always love that crazy-vibrant green you get when you make pesto! 

Food Network Magazine's French Onion Pesto

I tossed my pasta in a generous amount of French onion pesto and had it for lunch. 

Food Network Magazine's French Onion Pesto

So herby!!! If you like parsley, you should love this pesto. It was the strongest flavour of the dish. I personally wished it had been more beefy or oniony but still, it was a cool concept for a pesto.

I loved the idea of being inspired by such a classic soup which you would have on a cold day and make a pesto with the same flavours to escape the heat of the summer.

I give this recipe four out of five wooden spoons.

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  1. Debra She Who Seeks says

    August 31, 2016 at 1:58 pm

    Gotta tell ya, I’m not a fan of pesto.

    Reply
    • Suzie the Foodie says

      September 1, 2016 at 12:43 am

      Good to know Debra! I just like having a way to have pasta in the summer without a ton of heat.

      Reply
  2. cathy f. says

    September 6, 2016 at 11:09 pm

    YUMMMMM……will have to try this….I just bought a 1 yr subscription to Food Network magazine :)…..

    Reply
    • Suzie the Foodie says

      September 7, 2016 at 4:22 am

      It’s a fun magazine Cathy, you’re going to love it! And I believe the nutrition info is for the whole dish. It’s automatic. I gotta find a better recipe card for my site!

      Reply
  3. cathy f. says

    September 6, 2016 at 11:10 pm

    Is the nutrition info for the whole recipe? or per serving?

    Reply
    • Suzie the Foodie says

      September 7, 2016 at 4:22 am

      See above! I think it’s altogether.

      Reply

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