Summer Herb Pesto Recipe
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Summer Herb Pesto

By: thislittlepiggy 
"A fresh tasty pesto you can make with herbs right from the garden. Delicious tossed with pasta, spread on a sandwich or as a dip for veggies. Pesto will keep stored in an airtight container and refrigerated for up to one week. Pesto can also be frozen and stored for up to one month. "

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.7 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (9)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 1 1/2 cups
 

Ingredients

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
  • 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh oregano
  • 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 3/4 cup olive oil

Directions

  1. Blend the garlic, basil, parsley, spinach, oregano, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, and olive oil in a blender or food processor until smooth.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 172 | Total Fat: 17.5g | Cholesterol: 3mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 8, 2009 by SweetBasil Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Loved it! I too subbed because of what I had available. Used several types of basil, more...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 24, 2009 by Leann Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Enjoyed this recipe! Of course made a few changes to compensate for what was available in our...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 16, 2010 by dml2006   view full review
SOOOOOO good! Everytime I watch Free Willy 2 I make this to share with friends...just like in...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 4, 2010 by WestCoast Frog   view full review
I've made this a few times now, and each time is as delicious as the last.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 23, 2010 by Mama Roux   view full review
This is a fabulous recipe for using the many herbs that are popping in the garden! I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 28, 2011 by mama mia Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
I followed the recipe exactly except I used almonds instead of the pine nuts. Delicious, but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 22, 2011 by kkilgannon   view full review
Whoa! This pesto is wicked delicious. Although, of course, I did do some modifications. I used...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 2, 2011 by EmilyJ   view full review
I came across this recipe and happened to have ALL of the ingredients in my pantry and garden...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.7 star rating.
Reviewed on May 30, 2012 by cochab   view full review
Very simple and a good use for the herbs over-running my garden. Lots of flavor. If, like me,...

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