Medium

Caper Pesto

Total Time
32 min
18m prep · 14m cook
Servings
4 people
Rating
Difficulty
Medium
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🥬 Vegetarian 🌾 Gluten-Free 🥜 Nut-Free ☪️ Halal ✡️ Kosher

This fresh, herby pesto combines basil, dill, and capers with a bright twist of lemon and Parmesan for a zesty, aromatic spread. Perfect for pasta, sandwiches, or as a dip, this pesto puts a briny twist on a timeless Italian sauce.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
  • 0.5 cups grated parmesan cheese
  • 0.5 cups olive oil
  • 0.33 cups pine nuts
  • 0.25 cups green onions
  • 0.25 cups fresh dill
  • 3 tablespoons capers
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1.5 teaspoons lemon zest
  • 2 cloves smashed garlic
  • 0.25 teaspoons salt
  • 0.25 teaspoons black pepper

Instructions

  1. 1

    Gather the ingredients.

  2. 2

    Process basil, Parmesan, oil, pine nuts, green onions, dill, capers, juice, zest, garlic, salt, and pepper in a food processor until nearly smooth.

  3. 3

    Chill in an airtight container up to 1 week; freeze up to 3 months.

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