Peaches with Mint-Almond Pesto and Brie

Peaches with Mint-Almond Pesto and Brie
Peaches with Mint-Almond Pesto and Brie might be just the side dish you are searching for. This recipe makes 8 servings with 145 calories, 6g of protein, and 6g of fat each. This recipe covers 7% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up almonds, balsamic vinegar, gourmet salad greens, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet.

Instructions

1
Cut an X on the bottoms of the peaches, carefully cutting just through the skin. Fill a large Dutch oven with water, and bring to a boil. Immerse the peaches for 20 seconds; remove with a slotted spoon, and plunge into ice water. Slip skins off peaches using a paring knife (skin will be very loose).
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Cut the peaches in half, and remove pits.
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Combine mint and sugar in a blender or food processor; process until chopped.
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Add the vinegar and pepper; process until well-blended.
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Pour the mint mixture into a large bowl, and add almonds and peach halves. Cover and chill 4 hours.
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Remove peaches with a slotted spoon, reserving marinade.
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Arrange salad greens on each of 8 plates, and top with a peach half and a cheese wedge.
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Drizzle with marinade.
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Serve with French bread.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings8
Health Score8
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