Warm Basil Pesto Spread Recipes

BASIL PESTO

Basil pesto is extremely versatile! It enhances the flavor for all dishes like steak, chicken, fish, vegetables, and pasta! After the ingredients are combined and formed into a tube shape, simply slice whatever size portion you need and freeze the rest! Easy-breezy to prepare and bursting with flavor!

Provided by Bwoogie1

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 6

Basil Pesto image

Steps:

Combine basil, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, and olive oil in a food processor. Pulse to combine. Add garlic, pine nuts, salt, and pepper. Pulse until mixture becomes smooth and blended.
Pour mixture onto a large sheet of plastic wrap; roll into a tube shape and seal. Store in the refrigerator until needed.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.1 calories, Carbohydrate 1.7 g, Cholesterol 4.4 mg, Fat 17.9 g, Fiber 0.4 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 3.2 g, Sodium 87.2 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

Ingredients

4 cups packed fresh basil leaves
1 cup freshly grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
1 cup olive oil
6 cloves garlic, minced
⅔ cup pine nuts
salt and ground black pepper to taste

PESTO HERB SPREAD

This is a yummy, creamy version of standard pesto that makes a great spread for get togethers. Tastes great with pita chips or sourdough bread! Sun dried tomatoes may be mixed in for a zesty tang. Add crunch by coating the finished spread with almonds.

Provided by veggigoddess

Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes Cream Cheese Spreads Recipes

Time 1h15m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 4

Pesto Herb Spread image

Steps:

Place cream cheese and pesto in a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth. Mix in the chives and cilantro. Continue blending until smooth. Transfer to a mold lined with plastic wrap. Cover and chill in the refrigerator 1 hour, or until firm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 90 calories, Carbohydrate 0.8 g, Cholesterol 25.4 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 0.1 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 84.4 mg, Sugar 0.1 g

Ingredients

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
3 tablespoons pesto
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

FRESH BASIL PESTO

A great recipe for fresh basil pesto with just the right amounts of everything. Even my DH loves it!

Provided by Klantz

Categories Side Dish Sauces and Condiments Recipes Sauce Recipes Pasta Sauce Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

Fresh Basil Pesto image

Steps:

Combine basil, oil, pine nuts, garlic, and lemon juice in a food processor or blender; puree until smooth. Stir in Pecorino Romano cheese, salt, and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 244.1 calories, Carbohydrate 2.1 g, Cholesterol 10.3 mg, Fat 24.3 g, Fiber 0.5 g, Protein 5.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.8 g, Sodium 186.7 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

Ingredients

2 cups packed fresh basil
½ cup extra-virgin olive oil
¼ cup toasted pine nuts
3 cloves garlic, peeled
1 dash fresh lemon juice
½ cup freshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese
kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste