Lovage Pesto

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5.0

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  • Prep Time

    15 mins

  • Cook Time

    15 mins

  • Servings

    5 small jars (750 g/1.5 lb)

  • Calories

    674 kcal

  • Course

    Condiments

  • Cuisine

    German

Lovage Pesto

Incredible lovage pesto! Try an unusual pesto recipe bursting with fresh flavor, a condiment that goes with anything and makes any dish taste better.

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 7 oz lovage leaves 200 g, Note 1
  • 1 cup cashew nuts 5.5 oz/ 150 g
  • 1 cup sunflower oil or canola 250 ml, Note 2
  • 5.5 oz parmesan 150 g, Note 3
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice more to taste
  • 1 ½ teaspoon fine sea salt or Kosher more to taste
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper Note 4
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Instructions

  1. Pick the leaves from the stems and measure the required amount.7 oz lovage leaves / 200 g
  2. Place about half of the leaves in a food processor; they will probably fill the processor. Process them shortly to make space for the remaining ingredients.
  3. Add the remaining leaves, nuts, chopped cheese, oil, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.1 cup cashew nuts/ 150 g + 1 cup sunflower oil or canola / 250 ml + 5.5 oz Parmesan / 150 g + 2 tablespoons lemon juice + 1 ½ teaspoon fine sea salt or Kosher + ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  4. Process until smooth, scraping the walls of the food processor a few times in between.
  5. Adjust the taste with more salt, pepper, and lemon juice (if necessary).
  6. Transfer to jars.

Notes

  • Measurements: Only measure the lovage after removing the leaves from the stems. You will need more or less 2 large bunches.
  • Oil: I use sunflower or canola oil or a mixture of them. Olive oil is also fine, preferably a lighter sort.
  • Parmesan is not vegetarian; for a vegetarian pesto, use vegetarian hard cheese. Please use freshly grated cheese, not pre-grated.
  • Heat: To give the pesto a bit of heat, add some cayenne pepper. I add about ⅛ teaspoon but use it to taste.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 1g Calories 674kcal (34%) Carbohydrates 13g (4%) Protein 17g (34%) Fat 64g (98%) Saturated Fat 11g (55%) Polyunsaturated Fat 4g Monounsaturated Fat 45g Cholesterol 20mg (7%) Sodium 1214mg (51%) Potassium 456mg (13%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 3605IU (72%) Vitamin C 56mg (62%) Calcium 423mg (42%) Iron 5mg (28%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 5small jars (750 g/1.5 lb)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 674 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 674kcal 34%
Carbohydrates 13g 4%
Protein 17g 34%
Fat 64g 98%
Saturated Fat 11g 55%
Polyunsaturated Fat 4g 24%
Monounsaturated Fat 45g 225%
Cholesterol 20mg 7%
Sodium 1214mg 51%
Potassium 456mg 10%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 3605IU 72%
Vitamin C 56mg 62%
Calcium 423mg 42%
Iron 5mg 28%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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