Every Herb Pesto

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup Marcona almonds, toasted
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1 cup fresh spinach leaves
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan
  • 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
  • 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves
  • 1/4 cup basil leaves
  • 1/4 cup fresh tarragon leaves
  • 1/8 cup fresh mint leaves
  • 1/16 cup fresh chervil leaves
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • Juice of 1 lemon
  • 3/4 cup canola oil
  • 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions

  1. Blend the almonds and garlic in a food processor until fine.
  2. Add the spinach, cheese, herbs, lemon zest and lemon juice to the food processor.
  3. Blend the herbs just enough so they are mixed, about 3 seconds.
  4. Add the canola oil and olive oil while the food processor is on a low setting.
  5. Season with salt and pepper.
  6. Blend to desired consistency.
  7. Transfer the pesto to a serving bowl.
  8. Place the chopped tomatoes on top of the crostini if using and top with pesto.
  9. Any leftover pesto should be placed in a bowl and covered with plastic wrap.
  10. Press the plastic wrap right on top of the pesto and refrigerate.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

1006 kcal 50% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 43.6g 87% DV
Total Fat 61.9g 79% DV
Carbs 93.1g 34% DV
Fiber 23.2g 83% DV
Sugar 4g 8% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10334.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 5852.3mg 100% DV
Cholesterol 5mg 2% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 1151.5mcg 100% DV
Vitamin C 381.1mg 100% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg
Calcium 1456.3mg 100% DV
Iron 50.3mg 100% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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