Mixed-Herb Pesto

Gluten Free
Health score
7%
Mixed-Herb Pesto
45 min.
64
11kcal

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If you're looking to elevate your dishes with a burst of flavor, look no further than this delightful Mixed-Herb Pesto! This versatile condiment is not only gluten-free but also packed with the goodness of fresh herbs, making it a perfect addition to any meal. Whether you're spreading it on a sandwich, using it as a dip for veggies, or drizzling it over grilled chicken or fish, this pesto adds a vibrant and refreshing taste that will excite your palate.

This recipe is a wonderful way to incorporate the lush flavors of arugula, parsley, and chives, beautifully balanced with the earthiness of thyme and oregano. The garlic infuses the pesto with a savory punch, while the pine nuts add a touch of creaminess and depth. Plus, with just a hint of grated Parmesan cheese, each spoonful oozes richness without overwhelming the freshness of the herbs.

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup arugula leaves 
  • 0.8 cup flat-leaf parsley leaves fresh
  • 0.3 cup chives fresh minced
  • 0.3 cup thyme leaves fresh
  • large garlic cloves 
  • tablespoons olive oil extra-virgin
  • 0.5 cup oregano leaves fresh
  • 0.5 ounce parmesan cheese fresh grated
  • tablespoons pinenuts toasted
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • cups torn spinach 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • ziploc bags

Directions

  1. Drop pine nuts and garlic through food chute with food processor on, and process until minced.
  2. Add spinach and next 7 ingredients (spinach through salt); process until finely minced. With processor on, slowly pour oil through food chute; process until well-blended. Spoon into a zip-top heavy-duty plastic bag; store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

Calories11kcal
Protein8%
Fat75.49%
Carbs16.51%

Properties

Glycemic Index
3.88
Glycemic Load
0.04
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
1.6400000389017%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
1.52mg
Luteolin
0.1mg
Isorhamnetin
0.02mg
Kaempferol
0.14mg
Myricetin
0.11mg
Quercetin
0.06mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:10.64kcal
0.53%
Fat:0.96g
1.47%
Saturated Fat:0.15g
0.94%
Carbohydrates:0.47g
0.16%
Net Carbohydrates:0.22g
0.08%
Sugar:0.05g
0.05%
Cholesterol:0.15mg
0.05%
Sodium:13.96mg
0.61%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:0.23g
0.46%
Vitamin K:19.46µg
18.54%
Vitamin A:174.21IU
3.48%
Manganese:0.06mg
3.07%
Vitamin C:1.63mg
1.98%
Iron:0.27mg
1.48%
Vitamin E:0.22mg
1.45%
Calcium:11.85mg
1.18%
Folate:4.3µg
1.07%
Source:My Recipes