Lemon Pesto Dip
Brighten up your snack table with this zesty and creamy Lemon Pesto Dip, a crowd-pleasing recipe that’s ready in just 10 minutes! Featuring the vibrant flavors of fresh basil, tangy lemon zest and juice, and savory Parmesan cheese, this dip is elevated with velvety cream cheese for a luxuriously smooth texture. Toasted pine nuts and a hint of garlic bring depth, while a touch of black pepper adds a subtle kick. Perfect as a dip for crisp veggies, crackers, or crusty bread, this quick and easy appetizer is a refreshing twist on classic pesto. Whether you're hosting a party or looking for a versatile spread, this Lemon Pesto Dip will keep everyone coming back for more!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 cups Parmesan cheese
- 0.25 cups Pine nuts
- 1 large Garlic clove
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.25 cups Olive oil
- 4 ounces Cream cheese
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper
Instructions
In a food processor, combine the fresh basil, Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, and garlic clove.
Pulse the mixture until it forms a coarse paste.
Add the lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the food processor.
With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the mixture is smooth and emulsified.
Add the cream cheese to the food processor and blend until fully integrated and creamy.
Taste and adjust salt and lemon juice levels as needed.
Transfer the Lemon Pesto Dip to a serving bowl.
Serve immediately with crackers, sliced vegetables, or bread, or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1355 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 132.7 g | 170% | |
| Saturated Fat | 42.2 g | 211% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 18.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 159 mg | 53% | |
| Sodium | 1861 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 18.5 g | 7% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 3.3 g | 12% | |
| Total Sugars | 6.3 g | ||
| Protein | 29.5 g | 59% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 631 mg | 49% | |
| Iron | 3.9 mg | 22% | |
| Potassium | 544 mg | 12% | |
*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.
