Pesto Herb Spread

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Pesto Herb Spread
75 min.
10
176kcal

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Looking for a delicious and versatile vegetarian and gluten-free spread that's perfect for your next gathering? Look no further than this Pesto Herb Spread! This delightful recipe is not only easy to make, but it's also packed with flavor and can serve up to 10 people. With a ready time of just 75 minutes, this Pesto Herb Spread is the ideal appetizer or snack to whip up in no time.

At only 176 calories per serving, this spread is a guilt-free indulgence. It's the perfect accompaniment to crackers, bread, or even as a sauce for your favorite dish. The blend of cream cheese, fresh chives, cilantro, and pesto creates a mouthwatering medley of flavors that will have your taste buds dancing with joy.

This Pesto Herb Spread is incredibly versatile, serving as a condiment, dip, spread, or sauce. Its herby goodness is sure to add a burst of flavor to any meal. So why not impress your friends and family with this easy-to-make, delicious, and healthy Pesto Herb Spread? Let's get cooking!

Ingredients

  • 16 ounce cream cheese 
  • tablespoons chives fresh chopped
  • tablespoons cilantro leaves fresh chopped
  • tablespoons basil pesto 

Equipment

  • food processor
  • blender
  • plastic wrap

Directions

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

Nutrition Facts

Calories176kcal
Protein6.76%
Fat86.78%
Carbs6.46%

Properties

Glycemic Index
10.4
Glycemic Load
0.68
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
2.4334782744231%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
0.04mg
Kaempferol
0.06mg
Quercetin
0.09mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:176.38kcal
8.82%
Fat:17.27g
26.57%
Saturated Fat:9.45g
59.07%
Carbohydrates:2.89g
0.96%
Net Carbohydrates:2.8g
1.02%
Sugar:1.86g
2.07%
Cholesterol:46.17mg
15.39%
Sodium:184.58mg
8.03%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.03g
6.06%
Vitamin A:734.11IU
14.68%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.19%
Selenium:3.91µg
5.58%
Calcium:51.88mg
5.19%
Phosphorus:48.94mg
4.89%
Vitamin E:0.39mg
2.63%
Vitamin B5:0.26mg
2.61%
Vitamin K:2.6µg
2.48%
Potassium:62.28mg
1.78%
Vitamin B12:0.1µg
1.66%
Zinc:0.23mg
1.54%
Vitamin B6:0.03mg
1.32%
Folate:4.79µg
1.2%
Magnesium:4.37mg
1.09%
Source:Allrecipes