Sage Lemon Pesto Bobby Flay
Brighten up your dishes with Bobby Flay's Sage Lemon Pesto, a unique twist on classic pesto that's bursting with flavor and versatility. This recipe marries the earthy depth of fresh sage and basil with the zesty pop of lemon zest and juice, creating a vibrant sauce that's perfect for pastas, roasted vegetables, or as a bold spread. Toasted pine nuts and a generous dose of grated Parmesan add nutty richness, while garlic and extra virgin olive oil provide the traditional pesto creaminess. Ready in just 15 minutes, this no-cook recipe is a quick and easy way to elevate any meal. Make a batch and store it for up to a week to add gourmet flair to your everyday cooking!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup Fresh sage leaves
- 1 cup Fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.333 cup Pine nuts (toasted)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons Fresh lemon juice
- 2 whole Garlic cloves
- 0.5 cup Extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
Start by toasting the pine nuts in a small, dry skillet over medium heat. Stir occasionally and toast until lightly golden and fragrant, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
In a food processor, combine the sage leaves, basil leaves, Parmesan cheese, toasted pine nuts, lemon zest, lemon juice, and garlic cloves.
Blend the mixture on high until finely chopped and combined, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed to ensure even blending.
With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil through the feed tube until the pesto reaches your desired consistency. You may need slightly more or less olive oil depending on your preference.
Season the pesto with salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste, and blend again briefly to incorporate.
Transfer the finished pesto to a serving bowl or an airtight container. Use immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1782 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 160.0 g | 205% | |
| Saturated Fat | 32.0 g | 160% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 80 mg | 27% | |
| Sodium | 2613 mg | 114% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 101.2 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 72.7 g | 260% | |
| Total Sugars | 1.3 g | ||
| Protein | 57.0 g | 114% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2532 mg | 195% | |
| Iron | 48.3 mg | 268% | |
| Potassium | 1842 mg | 39% | |
*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.
