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12 Easy and Delicious Basil Pesto Recipes

FEBRUARY 06, 2023
12 Easy and Delicious Basil Pesto Recipes
Basil pesto is an incredibly versatile and flavorful condiment. With its bright, herby flavor and creamy texture, it's a surefire way to kick up the flavor of any dish. It's also incredibly easy to make. These 12 recipes are sure to please. From a vegan take on traditional pesto to arugula pesto, these recipes are easy to make and packed with flavor. Get ready to have a delicious basil-filled meal!
Im Worthy

Basil Pesto Recipe

This easy basil pesto recipe comes together in less than 5 minutes. It's cheesy, flavorful, and nut-free. Enjoy this delicious spread with salads, sandwiches, pasta, and many Italian dishes.
219
42
CALORIES
$0.48
PER SERVING
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Basil Pesto Recipe
Nourish and Fete

Homemade Basil Pesto

Fresh, green basil pesto with pine nuts and walnuts takes just a few minutes to make in the food processor. A bit of lemon zest keeps it fresh and bright, a perfect staple to make in bulk for pasta sauce, soups, appetizers, and more.
3
116
5 min
TOTAL TIME
1198
CALORIES
$9.06
PER SERVING
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Homemade Basil Pesto
Culinary Hill

Basil Walnut Pesto

This Basil Walnut Pesto recipe comes together in 15 minutes with just 6 ingredients. Great for pasta, sandwich spreads, and garnishing soups!
2
19,243
68
20 min
TOTAL TIME
330
CALORIES
$2.28
PER SERVING
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Basil Walnut Pesto
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JoyFoodSunshine

Homemade Basil Pesto Sauce Recipe

This homemade pesto sauce recipe is made in 5 minutes with only 5 ingredients, including fresh basil and toasted pine nuts! It's easy to make in the blender or food processor and can be served in so many different ways!
4
5,969
10 min
TOTAL TIME
577
CALORIES
$4.72
PER SERVING
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Homemade Basil Pesto Sauce Recipe
BBQ Bastard

Arugula Basil Pesto

Get ready for a flavor explosion! This Arugula Basil Pesto is sure to make your taste buds sing with its fresh, zesty flavors.
696
CALORIES
$2.81
PER SERVING
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Arugula Basil Pesto
Foodology Geek

Basil Pesto Recipe

I keep this easy pesto recipe on hand at all times. Basil pesto adds flavor to a multitude of dishes. Use it on everything from pasta to salad. Plus, it freezes beautifully so you can never make too much.
1
10 min
TOTAL TIME
123
CALORIES
$0.87
PER SERVING
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Basil Pesto Recipe
The declicious spoon

Basil Walnut Pesto

A traditional pesto recipe made with fresh basil, garlic, pine nuts, olive oil and walnuts to add a little depth and earthiness to the versatile Italian favourite!
6
58
5 min
TOTAL TIME
209
CALORIES
$1.18
PER SERVING
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Basil Walnut Pesto
730 Sage Street

Fresh Basil Pesto with Cashews

Try this amazing cashew pesto recipe that has layers of flavor and uses fresh ingredients. Pesto with cashews is absolutely delicious and perfect for salads, chicken, or salmon to add an abundance of vibrant flavors, and it's super easy to make in less than 5-minutes!
2
5 min
TOTAL TIME
500
CALORIES
$2.49
PER SERVING
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Fresh Basil Pesto with Cashews
Delightful Mom Food

Cilantro Basil Pesto

Beautifully fragrant cilantro basil pesto! This easy pesto recipe comes together in 5 minutes and takes meals to a whole new level!
1
22
5 min
TOTAL TIME
195
CALORIES
$0.70
PER SERVING
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Cilantro Basil Pesto
Short Girl Tall Order

Vegan Basil Pesto

This easy vegan basil pesto is dairy-free and SO creamy delicious. All you need is a blender and 9 ingredients to make this homemade pesto from scratch!
5
1,252
22
30 min
TOTAL TIME
190
CALORIES
$1.15
PER SERVING
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Vegan Basil Pesto
Sauce Fanatic

Creamy Basil Pesto Sauce

This creamy basil pesto sauce is easy to make with just a food processor. It’s perfect over pasta, pizza, or vegetables.
14
224
15 min
TOTAL TIME
507
CALORIES
$6.02
PER SERVING
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Creamy Basil Pesto Sauce
Creative Culinary

Traditional Italian Basil Pesto with Pine Nuts

Fresh pesto is like gold; combine fresh basil with olive oil, pine nuts and seasonings for the perfect Italian version that is fantastic on pasta and veggies.
3
61
8
15 min
TOTAL TIME
1171
CALORIES
$5.81
PER SERVING
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Traditional Italian Basil Pesto with Pine Nuts
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