Best Dill Pesto Sauce Recipes

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LEMON-DILL PESTO



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This is a Scandinavian twist on basil pesto. You may substitute this for basil pesto and it's particularly good on grilled fish or chicken.

Provided by Scarlett516

Categories     Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 tablespoons walnuts
5 garlic cloves
6 ounces fresh dill, roughly chopped (2-3 cups)
1 large lemon, zest of
1 teaspoon salt
3/4-1 cup rapeseed oil or 3/4-1 cup canola oil

Steps:

  • Place walnuts and garlic in a food processor and process until finely chopped.
  • Add the dill, lemon zest, and salt. Process until you have a thick paste.
  • Continue to process (pulse if your food processor can pulse) while gradually adding the oil until the pesto is the consistency of a thick tomato sauce.
  • Refrigerate until ready to use.

SMALL BATCH DILL PESTO



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Dill pesto is one of my favorite ways to kick up the flavor on broiled or baked fish. It's also very good served over grilled or roasted veggies. I used a small bunch of dill.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Pesto Sauce

Time 10m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 bunch fresh dill, chopped
1 tablespoon walnuts
1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan cheese
½ lemon, zested and juiced
1 clove garlic, peeled and quartered
⅛ teaspoon salt
freshly ground black pepper to taste
1 pinch red pepper flakes
2 tablespoons olive oil

Steps:

  • Place dill fronds (a few stems are OK), walnuts, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes into the bowl of a food processor. If you have a mini or small food processor, it will be large enough for this recipe.
  • Pulse until everything is minced well, scraping down the sides as necessary. With the machine running, drizzle in the olive oil, blending for a few seconds until smooth.
  • If not serving immediately, store the pesto in an airtight container and chill until ready to use.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Carbohydrate 4.8 g, Cholesterol 2.2 mg, Fat 16.9 g, Fiber 1.8 g, Protein 2.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, Sodium 175.2 mg

DILL PESTO SAUCE



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Make and share this Dill Pesto Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by seashell

Categories     Sauces

Time 5m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 tablespoons crushed walnuts
2 -3 minced garlic cloves
1 tablespoon dried dill
2 tablespoons grated parmesan cheese (Do NOT use the stuff that comes in the green can)
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
salt and pepper

Steps:

  • Combine all the ingredients in a blender or food processor and blend till smooth.
  • Chill.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 66.1, Fat 6.6, SaturatedFat 1.1, Cholesterol 1.5, Sodium 27, Carbohydrate 1.2, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.1, Protein 1.2

DILL PESTO



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This cool dill pesto refreshes seafood, grilled fish, cucumbers, green beans, potato dishes, melon, yogurt dips, sauces, and egg dishes. For a brunch or lunch treat, spread it on bagels topped with lox and cream cheese.

Provided by TishT

Categories     Sauces

Time 15m

Yield 3/4 cup

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 cups packed fresh dill leaves
1/2 cup packed fresh flat-leaf parsley (Italian)
2 tablespoons pistachios or 2 tablespoons pine nuts
2 cloves garlic, smashed
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons freshly grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a blender or food processor, place the dill, parsley, nuts, and garlic.
  • Whirl until finely minced.
  • Add the oil and cheese, and process until blended.
  • Transfer to a small bowl, cover and chill.

DILL PESTO



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A fresh, wonderful take on pesto with no basil in sight! Dill plays a starring role in this twist which is good on pasta and seafood dishes!

Provided by LaDonna Langwell

Categories     Pesto Sauce

Time 10m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 sprigs fresh dill
¼ cup toasted pine nuts
½ cup fresh parsley
1 large clove garlic
¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, or more to taste
3 tablespoons olive oil, divided, or as needed
¼ medium lemon, or to taste
⅛ teaspoon salt, or to taste
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste

Steps:

  • Combine leaves of dill sprig, pine nuts, parsley, garlic, and Parmesan cheese in a food processor. Pulse until completely combined, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, a small squirt of lemon juice, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; pulse again.
  • Taste for seasonings. Add 1 more tablespoon olive oil and pulse again. Continue adding olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until pesto has the desired flavor and consistency.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.2 calories, Carbohydrate 3 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg, Fat 16 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 4.4 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 142.5 mg

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