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

When it comes to versatile and flavorful condiments, pesto is a beloved favorite. Traditionally made with basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil, pesto is a staple in Italian cuisine and adds a burst of herbaceous and nutty flavor to a variety of dishes. But did you know that you can switch things up and create a unique and delicious pesto using dill?

Dill pesto is a refreshing and zesty twist on the classic basil pesto, offering a bright and tangy flavor that pairs ...

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Ingredients

  • 3 sprigs fresh dill
  • ¼ cup toasted pine nuts
  • ½ cup fresh parsley
  • 1 large clove garlic
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, or more to taste
  • 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided, or as needed
  • ¼ medium lemon, or to taste
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper, or to taste

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 10 mins
  • Servings: 4

  • Combine leaves of dill sprig, pine nuts, parsley, garlic, and Parmesan cheese in a food processor. Pulse until completely combined, 2 to 3 minutes.
  • Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, a small squirt of lemon juice, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; pulse again.
  • Taste for seasonings. Add 1 more tablespoon olive oil and pulse again. Continue adding olive oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper until pesto has the desired flavor and consistency.
  • Nutrition

    165 cal.

    • Total Fat: 16g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 4mg
    • Sodium: 143mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 3g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Potassium: 115mg