Dill Pesto Sauce
Brighten up your cooking with this vibrant and herbaceous Dill Pesto Sauce! A fresh twist on traditional pesto, this recipe combines the bold, aromatic flavors of dill and parsley with toasted pine nuts, zesty lemon juice, and savory Parmesan cheese. Perfectly balanced with a touch of garlic and a smooth drizzle of olive oil, this versatile sauce is ready in just 10 minutes and pairs beautifully with pasta, roasted vegetables, or grilled fish. Its creamy texture and hint of citrus make it a standout addition to your culinary repertoire. Easy to make, freezer-friendly, and bursting with garden-fresh flavor, this dill pesto is a must-try for pesto lovers!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups (packed) Fresh dill
- 0.5 cups (packed) Fresh parsley
- 0.25 cups Pine nuts
- 0.5 cups (grated) Parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.5 cups Olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and thoroughly dry the fresh dill and parsley to remove any dirt or moisture.
In a dry skillet over medium heat, lightly toast the pine nuts for 2-3 minutes until fragrant, being careful not to burn them. Let them cool slightly.
In a food processor, combine the dill, parsley, pine nuts, grated Parmesan cheese, and garlic cloves.
Pulse the ingredients a few times until coarsely chopped.
Add the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the food processor. With the motor running, drizzle in the olive oil slowly and blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
Taste the pesto and adjust seasoning if needed, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as desired.
Transfer the dill pesto sauce to a jar or container, and store it in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Alternatively, it can be frozen for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1503 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 150.8 g | 193% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.0 g | 140% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 22.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 44 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 1585 mg | 69% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 19.1 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.5 g | 16% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.3 g | ||
| Protein | 25.6 g | 51% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 718 mg | 55% | |
| Iron | 10.9 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 1252 mg | 27% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
