Olive Pesto
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5.0
3 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
16 tablespoons
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Calories
86 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
Italian
Olive Pesto
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Olive pesto has an amazing flavor and is a delicious pairing for any pasta recipe! Whip it up in just minutes and store excess in the freezer for later!
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Ingredients
- 2 cups olives kalamata, green, or both
- 2 garlic cloves
- ¼ cup nuts see note
- ⅓ cup Parmesan Cheese
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ⅓ cup olive oil or enough to bring pesto to desired consistency
- salt to taste
Instructions
- In a food processor (see note), combine olives, nuts, and parmesan.
- Blend until smooth.
- Gradually add oil, pulsing and checking consistency frequently. It should be about the consistency of a smoothie. Don't add it all at once, you may not need it all.
- Add salt to taste - I usually add a little less than I normally would and then make the final seasoning alterations when it is combined in whatever I'm serving it with (pasta, sauce, etc).
- Serve a few tablespoons over warm pasta (see note) or freeze in ice cube trays for later use. It also makes a great addition to sandwich spreads, creamy sauces, or bread!
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Notes
- Almost any mild-flavored, raw nut will work in this recipe. I use pecans most often but walnuts, pine nuts, and sunflower seeds also work well.
- The consistency of pesto can be altered in a pasta dish by using pasta water.
- I like to use pesto sparingly, so I would serve only half of this recipe over 1 pound of pasta. Experiment to see what taste you prefer!
Nutrition Information
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Calories
86kcal
(4%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
1g
(2%)
Fat
9g
(14%)
Saturated Fat
1g
(5%)
Cholesterol
1mg
(0%)
Sodium
296mg
(12%)
Potassium
21mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
83IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
36mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16tablespoons
Amount Per Serving
Calories 86 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 86kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 1mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 296mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 21mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 83IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 36mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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