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Fennel Frond Pesto
Fennel Frond Pesto is a vibrant green sauce made by blending fresh fennel fronds with toasted walnuts, lemon juice, salt, and olive oil. It has a bright, herby flavor with a slight anise-like aroma from the fennel. The toasted walnuts add earthiness and texture, making this pesto a fresh alternative to basil versions. It's versatile for pasta, sandwiches, or as a flavor boost in soups.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
3 mins
Total Time
8 mins
Servings:
4
2 oz
Calories:
235 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 1 fennel fronds stems removed, bunch
- 1/2 cup walnuts toasted
- 1/8 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 3/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Toast the walnuts over medium heat stirring constantly for 3-5 minutes or until they begin to brown.
- Add fennel fronds, lemon juice, salt, half of the olive oil, and nuts to a food processor and blend. Stop and scrape down sides. Continue blending and slowly add remaining olive oil until desired consistency is reached.
- Store in an airtight container in fridge and add to pasta, sandwiches, or anywhere else you'd use a normal pesto!
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Notes
- Toast walnuts carefully over medium heat, stirring frequently to prevent burning.
- Freeze pesto in cubes for up to 6 months; thaw in refrigerator before use or add directly to hot dishes.
- Store pesto in airtight containers in the refrigerator to maintain freshness.
Nutrition Information
Calories
235kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Sodium
467mg
(19%)
Potassium
315mg
(7%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
82IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
44mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4 2 oz
Amount Per Serving
Calories 235
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 235kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Sodium | 467mg | 19% |
| Potassium | 315mg | 7% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 82IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.