Garlic Chive Pesto
Elevate your pesto game with this vibrant and flavorful Garlic Chive Pesto recipe! Bursting with the bold, herbaceous kick of garlic chives and fresh parsley, this unique twist on classic pesto introduces rich Parmesan cheese, toasty pine nuts, and a zesty splash of lemon juice. Perfectly blended with silky olive oil and fragrant garlic cloves, this no-cook recipe comes together in just 10 minutes, making it an effortless yet gourmet addition to your culinary repertoire. Use it to liven up pasta, spread it on sandwiches, drizzle over roasted vegetables, or serve as a dip for crusty bread. With its fresh flavors and versatile uses, this Garlic Chive Pesto will add a delicious touch to every meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Garlic chives
- 1 cup Fresh parsley
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 cup Pine nuts
- 2 pieces Garlic cloves
- 0.5 cup Olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Wash and pat dry the garlic chives and parsley to remove any dirt or excess moisture.
Roughly chop the garlic chives and parsley to make it easier for the food processor to blend them evenly.
In a dry skillet over medium heat, lightly toast the pine nuts for 2-3 minutes until they are golden and fragrant. Be careful not to burn them. Allow the toasted pine nuts to cool slightly.
Peel the garlic cloves and prepare all remaining ingredients for blending.
In a food processor, combine the garlic chives, parsley, toasted pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic cloves, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
Pulse the processor a few times to break down the ingredients and combine them roughly.
Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while blending. Continue blending until the mixture is smooth and well-combined.
Taste the pesto and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or lemon juice if desired.
Transfer the Garlic Chive Pesto to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to one week, or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1613 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 153.5 g | 197% | |
| Saturated Fat | 28.0 g | 140% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 22.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 44 mg | 15% | |
| Sodium | 2962 mg | 129% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 34.1 g | 12% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.4 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.2 g | ||
| Protein | 36.7 g | 73% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 992 mg | 76% | |
| Iron | 13.5 mg | 75% | |
| Potassium | 2072 mg | 44% | |
*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.
