Dill Pesto

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A fresh, wonderful take on pesto with no basil in sight! Dill plays a starring role in this twist which is good on pasta and seafood dishes!

Submitted by LaDonna Langwell
Published on June 7, 2022
dill pesto over ravioli
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Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
10 mins
Servings:
4
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 4 servings

  • 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

Directions

  1. Combine leaves of dill sprig, pine nuts, parsley, garlic, and Parmesan cheese in a food processor. Pulse until completely combined, 2 to 3 minutes.

  2. Add 1 tablespoon olive oil, a small squirt of lemon juice, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and 1/8 teaspoon pepper; pulse again.

  3. 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.

Cook's Notes:

This is very much an organic recipe, meaning the measurements are estimates. Add as much olive oil and lemon juice as you like to reach your preferred consistency.

If you're cooking pasta, you can add in a little pasta water to make it more saucy. This also makes a good dip for raw vegetables.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

165 Calories
16g Fat
3g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 4
Calories 165
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g 21%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 4mg 1%
Sodium 143mg 6%
Total Carbohydrate 3g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 4%
Protein 4g 9%
Potassium 115mg 2%

* 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.