Best Non Basil Pesto Recipes

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NON-BASIL PESTO



Non-Basil Pesto image

Provided by Food Network

Categories     condiment

Time 5m

Yield 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 clove garlic
2 cups tightly packed greens such as kale, arugula or mint
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan
2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 clove garlic
2 cups tightly packed greens such as kale, arugula or mint
1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan
2/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • In a food processor, combine the nuts and garlic and pulse until coarsely chopped. Add your greens of choice and the cheese and pulse until finely ground. With the processor running, add the oil. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer to a resealable container and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.
  • In a food processor, combine the nuts and garlic and pulse until coarsely chopped. Add your greens of choice and the cheese and pulse until finely ground. With the processor running, add the oil. Taste and season with salt and pepper.
  • Transfer to a resealable container and store in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks or freeze for up to 3 months.

BASIL PESTO



Basil Pesto image

Basil pesto is extremely versatile! It enhances the flavor for all dishes like steak, chicken, fish, vegetables, and pasta! After the ingredients are combined and formed into a tube shape, simply slice whatever size portion you need and freeze the rest! Easy-breezy to prepare and bursting with flavor!

Provided by Bwoogie1

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

4 cups packed fresh basil leaves
1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1 cup olive oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
⅔ cup pine nuts
salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Combine basil, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, and olive oil in a food processor. Pulse to combine. Add garlic, pine nuts, salt, and pepper. Pulse until mixture becomes smooth and blended.
  • Pour mixture onto a large sheet of plastic wrap; roll into a tube shape and seal. Store in the refrigerator until needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.1 calories, Carbohydrate 1.7 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 87.2 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

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