Corn Pesto

September 30, 2014

30 min or less active, 60 min or less total, condiment, gluten-free, misc, summer

Information

Servings: Makes 1 quart, 1/4 cup per serving
Time: About 25 minutes active; less than an hour total
Price: About $12.65 total; $0.80 per serving
Nutrition (per serving):
Calories: 122.8
Protein: 4.1g
Fat: 7.7g
Saturated fat: 1.5g
Carbohydrates: 12.3g
Fiber: 2g
Sodium: 134mg
Cholesterol: 2.2mg
High In:
Good Source:
Low In:

Ingredients

• 6 ears corn
• 1 1/2 cup milk
• 1/3 cup pinenuts
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese (about 2oz)
• 3 garlic cloves
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/3 cup EVOO

Preparation

1. Preheat oven broiler.
2. Remove husks from corn. Discard silk and then lay out husks in a single layer on a dry baking pan. Set ears aside for the moment and broil husks until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes total. **Watch this carefully because the husks could catch fire.** Remove from heat and let cool.
3. Meanwhile, roast ears until the broiler, turning as they brown, about 20 minutes total. Remove and let cool. Then remove kernels.
4. While the ears roast, puree husks with milk about 5 minutes. Pour into a colander set over a bowl and strain. You should have about 3/4 cup liquid/foam, and then discard the husks.
5. Toast the pinenuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until lightly browned. Remove to cool.
6. To help maintain the bright yellow color, first puree a handful of ice and discard. Then puree the kernels, husk liquid, pinenuts, cheese, garlic and salt until well combined. Stream in the EVOO until fully incorporated. Use immediately or refrigerate.