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MIXED HERB PESTO



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This Mixed Herb Pesto uses a mixture of 4 different herbs, rather than just basil, so it's a great way to reduce food waste.

Provided by Dannii

Categories     Sauce/Spread

Time 5m

Number Of Ingredients 6

2 garlic cloves
25 g parmesan (grated)
20 g pine nuts
70 ml olive oil
30 g herbs ((we used chives, basil, parsley and coriander))
1 pinch sea salt and black pepper

Steps:

  • Add the garlic, pine nuts, herbs and salt and pepper to a small food processor and whizz for a couple of seconds.
  • Add the parmesan to the food processor.
  • Keeping the food processor running, slowly add the olive oil until it is all combined and you have a smooth pesto.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 portion, Calories 196 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 22 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 4 mg, Sodium 101 mg

SUMMER HERB PESTO



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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.

Provided by thislittlepiggy

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

Time 10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup fresh basil leaves
1 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
1 cup fresh spinach leaves
½ cup chopped fresh oregano
½ cup toasted pine nuts
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 pinch salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
¾ cup olive oil

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 172.3 calories, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 2.9 mg, Fat 17.5 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 3.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 56.6 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

HERB PESTO



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Provided by Jeanne Kelley

Categories     Sauce     Food Processor     Quick & Easy     Parmesan     Basil     Pine Nut     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes about 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 1/2 cups (lightly packed) fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup pine nuts, toasted
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
1/4 cup (packed) fresh Italian parsley leaves
1/4 cup fresh taragon leaves
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Combine first 6 ingredients in processor. Blend until herbs are finely chopped. Add oil and blend to coarse puree. Season pesto to taste with salt and pepper. Transfer to small bowl. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Press plastic wrap directly onto surface of pesto and chill.

MIXED HERB PESTO



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Give basil some buddies in this pesto that includes parsley, thyme and oregano.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 10m

Yield about 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/3 cup lightly toasted pine nuts
1 1/2 cups loosely packed fresh basil
1 1/2 cups loosely packed fresh parsley
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
1 teaspoon chopped fresh oregano
1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
Kosher salt
1/2 cup coarsely grated Parmesan
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Steps:

  • Put the almonds in a food processor and pulse until finely ground. Add the basil, parsley, garlic, oregano, thyme and 1/4 teaspoon salt and pulse until finely chopped. Add the Parmesan and pulse to combine. With the food processor on, slowly pour in the oil and process until combined. Transfer to a bowl.

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