Sage and Roquefort Pesto
Elevate your pesto game with this bold and tangy Sage and Roquefort Pesto, a delightful twist on the classic green sauce. Combining the earthy richness of fresh sage and parsley with the creamy tang of crumbled Roquefort cheese, this recipe creates a flavor-packed spread that's perfect for pasta, crusty bread, or roasted vegetables. Toasted walnuts and garlic add depth and nuttiness, while a splash of zesty lemon juice brightens the dish. With just 10 minutes of prep time and no cooking required, this quick and versatile pesto is an effortless way to bring gourmet flair to your meals. Make it in advance and store it in the fridge for up to five days—if it lasts that long!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup (lightly packed) Fresh sage leaves
- 0.5 cup (lightly packed) Fresh parsley leaves
- 0.5 cup (crumbled) Roquefort cheese
- 0.25 cup Walnuts
- 2 whole Garlic cloves
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice
- 0.5 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
Rinse the fresh sage and parsley leaves and pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel.
In a food processor, combine the sage leaves, parsley leaves, crumbled Roquefort cheese, walnuts, and garlic cloves.
Pulse the mixture until it is finely chopped, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Add the lemon juice, salt, and black pepper. Turn the food processor on low, and while it runs, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the pesto is creamy and smooth.
Taste the pesto and adjust the seasoning if necessary, adding more salt or lemon juice for brightness as desired.
Transfer the pesto to an airtight container and use immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1881 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 173.6 g | 223% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.6 g | 148% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 14.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 47 mg | 16% | |
| Sodium | 1403 mg | 61% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 107.0 g | 39% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 74.7 g | 267% | |
| Total Sugars | 2.4 g | ||
| Protein | 43.4 g | 87% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 2069 mg | 159% | |
| Iron | 52.5 mg | 292% | |
| Potassium | 2404 mg | 51% | |
*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.
