Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Sauces Pesto Caper Pesto Be the first to rate & review! 1 Photo This fresh, herby pesto combines basil, dill, and capers with a bright twist of lemon and Parmesan for a zesty, aromatic spread. Perfect for pasta, sandwiches, or as a dip, this pesto puts a briny twist on a timeless Italian sauce. By Juliana Hale Juliana Hale Juliana Hale is a culinary specialist with over 20 years of experience in recipe testing and development. She works closely with Allrecipes, Better Homes & Gardens, Forks Over Knives, Midwest Living, and Traditional Home both in the test kitchens and with her stories. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Published on November 18, 2024 Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen Tested by Allrecipes Test Kitchen The Allrecipes Test Kitchen staff are a team of culinary pros who make and vet recipes using only equipment you'd find in a home kitchen. Staff credentials vary but include training at the Culinary Institute of America; kitchen stints in fine dining restaurants; and countless hours in the test kitchen itself. Meet the Allrecipes Test Kitchen Save Rate Print Share Close Add Photo Prep Time: 5 mins Total Time: 5 mins Servings: 12 Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1x 2x 4x Oops! Something went wrong. Our team is working on it. Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese 1/2 cup olive oil 1/3 cup pine nuts 1/4 cup chopped green onions 1/4 cup packed fresh dill 3 tablespoons capers 3 tablespoons lemon juice 1 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest 2 cloves smashed garlic 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Directions Gather the ingredients. Allrecipes/Qi Ai Process basil, Parmesan, oil, pine nuts, green onions, dill, capers, juice, zest, garlic, salt, and pepper in a food processor until nearly smooth. Allrecipes/Qi Ai To Serve Toss about 1/4 cup pesto with 2 cups of cooked pasta. Allrecipes/Qi Ai Chill in an airtight container up to 1 week; freeze up to 3 months. Allrecipes/Qi Ai I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 126 Calories 13g Fat 2g Carbs 2g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 12 Calories 126 % Daily Value * Total Fat 13g 16% Saturated Fat 2g 10% Cholesterol 4mg 1% Sodium 172mg 7% Total Carbohydrate 2g 1% Dietary Fiber 0g 1% Total Sugars 0g Protein 2g 4% Vitamin C 2mg 3% Calcium 48mg 4% Iron 0mg 3% Potassium 57mg 1% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.