Legs in the air at Copacabana and Roasted Pumpkin with Rocket Pesto Recipe

30 Nov

Early morning walks along the beach of Copacabana are just a wonderful way to start your day. Not only the great natural beauty of the sun rising above the ocean

but as well funny sights such as this group of ladies doing their daily fitness routine at the beach:

or the weirdest collection of dogs being walked along Copacabana beach – but they have to wait for a next blog.

Roasted Pumpkin with Rocket Pesto served with grilled Steak (for 4)

  • 1 medium sized pumpkin deseeded, halved and sliced into wedges
  • 1 large bunch of rocket (ruccula)
  • 50g of walnuts
  • 50-100 g of grated parmesan
  • olive oil
  • 1 clove of pressed garlic
  • salt and pepper
  • 4 steaks around 200g each

Layer the pumpkin slices into an ovenproof dish, sprinkle with coarse sea salt and olive oil and roast in 200C oven for around 30 minutes or until pumpkin is soft. Alternatively you can put them on the grill. In a food processor mix the rocket leafs, walnuts, grated parmesan, garlic and add some 2-3tbs of olive oil. Season the pesto with salt and pepper.

Grill the steaks or fry them in a pan in olive oil, season with salt and freshly ground pepper and serve with the slices of pumpkin topped with the Rocket Pesto.

6 Responses to “Legs in the air at Copacabana and Roasted Pumpkin with Rocket Pesto Recipe”

  1. Sylvia Gontermann November 30, 2011 at 3:06 pm #

    What are “rocket leaves”? Is there a translation in german or spanish? Thanks

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    • makanandcomida December 1, 2011 at 6:30 am #

      This is ruccula salad. Thanks for clarifying. Best Marianna

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      • Sylvia Gabriela Gontermann December 2, 2011 at 7:03 pm #

        oh, thanks. I love your site. Its a great idea and a lot of work, i imagine, actualizing it every day.

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      • makanandcomida December 2, 2011 at 7:37 pm #

        Thanks so muuch – it is work but it is also a great way to look at the city with different eyes and taking pictures of people, places and obviously food – and I just like to cook and even more to eat!

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  2. Marlise December 3, 2011 at 9:17 am #

    Hi Marianna
    This recipe looks very good. I love rocket salad. I used to buy this sauce ready at Zona Sul to eat with pasta, now I can do myself. I will try this one.
    Thanks

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    • makanandcomida December 3, 2011 at 4:55 pm #

      let me know how you like it – you could do it as well with basil or coriander and use pine nuts or any other nuts instead!

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