Every Herb Pesto Recipe

Name: Every Herb Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 1/2 cup Marcona almonds, toasted; 2 cloves garlic, peeled; 1 cup fresh spinach leaves; 1/2 cup grated Parmesan; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves; 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves; 1/4 cup basil leaves; 1/4 cup fresh tarragon leaves; 1/8 cup fresh mint leaves; 1/16 cup fresh chervil leaves; 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives; Zest of 1 lemon; Juice of 1 lemon; 3/4 cup canola oil; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil; Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper; Garlic-rubbed crostini, optional; Heirloom tomatoes, chopped, optional

Servings: persons

1/2 cup Marcona almonds, toasted
2 cloves garlic, peeled
1 cup fresh spinach leaves
1/2 cup grated Parmesan
1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves
1/4 cup basil leaves
1/4 cup fresh tarragon leaves
1/8 cup fresh mint leaves
1/16 cup fresh chervil leaves
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
Zest of 1 lemon
Juice of 1 lemon
3/4 cup canola oil
1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshly cracked black pepper
Garlic-rubbed crostini, optional
Heirloom tomatoes, chopped, optional

1
Blend the almonds and garlic in a food processor until fine.
2
Add the spinach, cheese, herbs, lemon zest and lemon juice to the food processor.
3
Blend the herbs just enough so they are mixed, about 3 seconds.
4
Add the canola oil and olive oil while the food processor is on a low setting.
5
Season with salt and pepper.
6
Blend to desired consistency.
7
Transfer the pesto to a serving bowl.
8
Place the chopped tomatoes on top of the crostini if using and top with pesto.
9
Any leftover pesto should be placed in a bowl and covered with plastic wrap.
10
Press the plastic wrap right on top of the pesto and refrigerate.

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

You need 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup Marcona almonds, toasted, 2 cloves garlic, peeled, 1 cup fresh spinach leaves, 1/2 cup grated Parmesan, and more.

Yes, Every Herb Pesto falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Every Herb Pesto

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