How to Make Chive Pesto - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're tired of the same old basil pesto, it's time to try something new and exciting – chive pesto! This delicious and versatile sauce is a fantastic way to use up an abundance of fresh chives from your garden or local market.

Chive pesto is a vibrant green sauce with a unique flavor that is a perfect companion to a wide variety of dishes. It has a subtle oniony flavor that pairs beautifully with pasta, grilled vegetables, fish, chicken, and so much more.

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Ingredients

  • 3 cups large garlic chives
  • ½ cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil, or more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • ½ (8 ounce) package cream cheese

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 15 mins
  • Total Time: 25 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 servings

  • Pulse garlic chives in a food processor until very finely chopped. Add basil; pulse until finely chopped. Pour in olive oil; process until blended. Blend in garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Blend in cream cheese. Chill until flavors combine, about 15 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    209 cal.

    • Total Fat: 22g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 10mg
    • Sodium: 41mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 2g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 0g
    • Protein: 1g
    • Vitamin C: 8mg
    • Calcium: 36mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 78mg