Zucchini Pesto with Crudites

Name: Zucchini Pesto with Crudites
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds zucchini; 8 teaspoons olive oil, divided; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 tablespoons water; 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves; 1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted; 1/4 cup fresh mint leaves; 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind; 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice; 3/8 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon black pepper; 1 1/3 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/3 cup); 2 cups green beans; 2 cups grape tomatoes; 2 yellow bell peppers, sliced

Zucchini Pesto with Crudites was pinched from <a href="http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/zucchini-pesto-crudites" target="_blank">www.myrecipes.com.</a>

"The cooked zucchini is delicious on its own (try it as a spread) and even better blended with almonds, fresh herbs, and cheese. Garnish with a little extra cheese, if desired...."

INGREDIENTS

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1 1/2 pounds zucchini

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8 teaspoons olive oil, divided

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2 garlic cloves, chopped

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2 tablespoons water

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1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

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1/3 cup slivered almonds, toasted

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1/4 cup fresh mint leaves

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1/2 teaspoon grated lemon rind

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2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice

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3/8 teaspoon kosher salt

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1/4 teaspoon black pepper

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1 1/3 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated (about 1/3 cup)

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2 cups green beans

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2 cups grape tomatoes

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2 yellow bell peppers, sliced

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