Knorr Pesto Provisions

As it turns out, the Knorr Pesto Sauce Mix can be used for more than just pasta. Tossing some ground provisions in the Knorr Pesto Sauce Mix was an experiment that turned out to be a hit. Paired with some stewed pigeon peas and a roasted corn salad, this vegetarian meal is sure to satisfy.

Knorr Pesto Provisions Ingredients:

• 1lb cassava peeled & cut into bite sized pieces
• 1lb dasheen peeled & cut into bite sized pieces
• 1lb sweet potato peeled & cut into bite sized pieces
• 1 pack Knorr Pesto Sauce Mix
• 3/4 cup water
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 8 cups of water

Method:

1. Bring 8 cups of water to a rolling boil
2. Add ground provisions and cook for 8 to 10 minutes
3. Drain provisions and set aside
4. Add 3/4 cup water and 1/4 olive oil to a pot
5. Add Knorr Pesto Sauce Mix and saute for 1 minute
6. Gently toss provisions in Knorr Pesto Sauce

Stewed Pigeon Peas Ingredients

• 1 can pigeon peas drained and rinsed
• 1 medium sized onion diced
• 3 cloves of garlic minced
• 1″ piece of ginger minced
• 3 pimentos finely chopped
• 1 1/2 cup of pumpkin cubed
• 2 tomatoes diced
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 sprig of rosemary
• 1 cup of coconut milk
• 1/2 cup of water
• 2 tbsp oil
• salt & black pepper to taste

Method:

1. Add oil to a pot on medium high heat
2. Add onion then saute for 1 minute
3. Add garlic, ginger and pimento then saute for 1 minute
4. Add pumpkin, pigeon peas, bay leaf, rosemary and tomatoes
5. Season with salt and black pepper then saute for 2 minutes
6. Add coconut milk and water, bring to a boil then reduce heat, cover and allow to simmer for 10 minutes

Roasted Corn Salad Ingredients:

• 1 can whole kernel corn
• 2 jalapenos diced
• 2 tomatoes diced
• 1 sweet pepper diced
• 8 mint leaves chopped
• 4 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• a pinch of salt
• a pinch of black pepper

Method:

1. Roast corn in a frying pan until slightly charred
2. Roast jalapeno in a frying pan until slightly charred
3. Add corn, jalapeno, onion, tomato & sweet pepper to a bowl
4. Season with salt & black pepper
5. Add mint leaves, lemon juice and olive oil to a bowl and combine with a fork or whisk
6. Drizzle over salad and toss