Authentic home cooking from Italy, with US measurements.

Originally published on Cookpad Italy as Pesto di fiori di zucca

Squash Blossom Pesto

Name: Squash Blossom Pesto
Yield: Serves 4 servings
Ingredients: For the pesto:; 1 3/4 oz (50 g) squash blossoms, cleaned, washed, and dried; 1 3/4 oz (50 g) almonds; 10 basil leaves; 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese; 5-6 sun-dried tomatoes, soaked in water and squeezed dry; Extra virgin olive oil; 14 oz (400 g) chicken breast strips; Turmeric-seasoned breadcrumbs; 3 eggs; as needed Flour,; Extra virgin olive oil, salt; Wild arugula; Lettuce; Extra virgin olive oil, salt

MammaVanna @vannacon

It's summer, it's hot, and you're craving something fresh... what could be better than a delicious pesto? Use this pesto for bruschetta, to toss with pasta, or even to add flavor to a plate of turmeric-breaded chicken strips.

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Ingredients

Serves 4 servings

For the pesto:
1 3/4 oz (50 g)squash blossoms, cleaned, washed, and dried
1 3/4 oz (50 g)almonds
10basil leaves
2 tablespoonsgrated Parmesan cheese
5-6sun-dried tomatoes, soaked in water and squeezed dry
Extra virgin olive oil
For the chicken
14 oz (400 g)chicken breast strips
Turmeric-seasoned breadcrumbs
3eggs
as neededFlour,
Extra virgin olive oil, salt
For the salad
Wild arugula
Lettuce
Extra virgin olive oil, salt

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Steps

1

Place the squash blossoms (with pistils and tough parts removed), almonds, basil leaves, sun-dried tomatoes, Parmesan, and finally the olive oil in a blender or food processor. Blend everything until roughly combined. Set aside.
2

Dredge the chicken strips in flour, then dip them in beaten eggs, and finally coat with the breadcrumbs. Place them in a baking dish with a drizzle of olive oil and bake at 400°F (200°C) for about 15 minutes.
3

Arrange the chicken strips on top of the salad, drizzle with the pesto and a little olive oil.

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MammaVanna @vannacon

Published in the US on July 11, 2025 14:01

Sono una nonna con la curiosità di una bambina, la voglia di sperimentare, di esplorare, di condividere le bellezze della vita con le persone che trovo sul mio cammino che sono il carburante per affrontare le difficoltà della vita stessa

Keywords

Lettuce Parmesan Chicken Breast Turmeric Egg Sun Dried Tomato Arugula Basil Chicken Cheese Almond

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