Dijon Pesto Zucchini Muffins Recipe

Name: Dijon Pesto Zucchini Muffins
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour; ½ cup chopped walnuts; 4 teaspoons baking powder; ¾ teaspoon salt; 2 large eggs, beaten; ¾ cup milk; ¼ cup olive oil; 1 cup finely shredded zucchini; 2 cups firmly packed washed fresh basil leaves; 1 cup firmly packed washed fresh parsley; ¼ cup slivered almonds; ¼ cup grated parmesan cheese; 3 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped; ½ cup honey dijon mustard; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; ⅔ cup olive oil

Servings: persons

2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
½ cup chopped walnuts
4 teaspoons baking powder
¾ teaspoon salt
2 large eggs, beaten
¾ cup milk
¼ cup olive oil
1 cup finely shredded zucchini
2 cups firmly packed washed fresh basil leaves
1 cup firmly packed washed fresh parsley
¼ cup slivered almonds
¼ cup grated parmesan cheese
3 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
½ cup honey dijon mustard
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
⅔ cup olive oil

1
Preheat oven to 425F.
2
Combine flour, nuts, baking powder and salt in large bowl; set aside.
3
Whisk together eggs, milk, pesto sauce and oil in medium bowl until blended.
4
Stir in zucchini.
5
Pour egg mixture into dry ingredients.
6
Stir just until dry ingredients are moistened.
7
(Do not overmix.)
8
Spoon batter into 12 greased 2-1/2-inch muffin cups.
9
Bake 20 to 23 minutes until toothpick inserted into muffin centers comes out dry.
10
Cool completely on wire rack.
11
To prepare Dijon Pesto Sauce, place basil, parsley, almonds, cheese and garlic in food processor.
12
Cover and process until finely chopped.
13
Add mustard and Worcestershire; process until well blended.
14
Gradually add oil in steady stream, processing until thick sauce forms.

1230

kcal

Calories

Fat

103

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ½ cup chopped walnuts, 4 teaspoons baking powder, ¾ teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Dijon Pesto Zucchini Muffins falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Dijon Pesto Zucchini Muffins

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