Sauces and Condiments

Delicious Herb Pesto Recipe for Summertime

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. It can also be frozen and stored for up to a month.

Recipe Details

Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 1/2 cups

Ingredients

  • 2garlic cloves, minced

  • 1cupfresh basil leaves

  • 1cupfresh flat-leaf parsley leaves

  • 1cupfresh spinach leaves

  • ½cupchopped fresh oregano

  • ½cuptoasted pine nuts

  • ½cupgrated Parmesan cheese

  • 1pinchsalt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • ¾cupolive oil

Cooking Directions

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

Nutrition Facts

Full Nutrition Label
Servings Per Recipe12
Calories172
% Daily Value *
Total Fat
18g 		22%
Saturated Fat
3g 		15%
Cholesterol
3mg 		1%
Sodium
57mg 		2%
Total Carbohydrate
2g 		1%
Dietary Fiber
1g 		2%
Total Sugars
0g
Protein
3g
Vitamin C
10mg 		50%
Calcium
67mg 		5%
Iron
1mg 		6%
Potassium
105mg 		2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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