5 Creative Pesto Variations
Ingredients
Basil Pesto
- 1 cup packed fresh basil leaves
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp nutritional yeast
- 1/2 tsp salt
Arugula Pesto
- 1 cup loosely packed baby arugula
- 1/4 cup fresh thyme leaves
- 1/4 cup pistachios
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
Cilantro-Parsley Pesto
- 1 cup loosely packed cilantro
- 1 cup loosely packed flat-leaf parsley
- 1/4 cup cashews
- juice of 1/2 lemon
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
Sage Pesto
- 1 cup loosely packed sage leaves
- 1/4 cup lightly toasted pine nuts
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
Sweet Mint Pesto
- 1 cup loosely packed mint leaves
- 1/4 cup blanched, sliced almonds
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
Preparation
Combine all ingredients for each pesto variation in a blender.
Blend until smooth and well combined.
Enjoy with pasta, bread, or as a condiment for various dishes.