Find your perfect pesto.
Swap em with seeds such as sunflower seeds or hemp seeds.
Basically, theres a pesto for virtually every occasion and diet.
Photo:Victor Protasio
Check out this roundup of pesto recipes to find your favorite version of the popular condiment.
Whatever ingredients you choose, just be sure to blanch the greens and herbs.
This will give your pesto that vibrant green hue, and deliver plenty of flavor.
Caitlin Bensel
Pistachio Pesto
This pesto comes from one of our favorite risotto recipes.
Zucchini Pesto
This vegetable-based pesto also comes from one of our favorite pasta recipes.
The backbone of the hearty green sauce used here isshredded zucchiniand roasted, salted cashews.
Greg DuPree
Instead of the typical basil, youll find a combination of parsley and mint.
This smooth pesto also includes pecorino Romano cheese, garlic,peas, and pine nuts.
The peas contribute to the pestos bright green color, and give it an exceptionally silky texture as well.
Victor Protasio
Pair it with fusilli so the twisty noodles can soak up every last drop of the sauce.
Broccoli Mint Pesto
Dont have a bag of frozen peas on hand?
Usebroccoli floretsto whip up a savory pesto instead.
Caitlin Bensel
Plus, youll use the floretsandstems.
Byroasting the broccoli, youll add a depth of flavor and heartiness to the pesto.
Use this scrumptious sauce in any other recipe that calls for pesto.
Jennifer Causey
You wont regret it!
For this recipe youll use a mortar and pestle to crush basil, garlic, and pine nuts.
Once a paste has formed, youll add in olive oil and gratedParmigiano-Reggiano cheese.
Greg DuPree
The result is a basil-forward pesto thats smooth, creamy, and rich in flavor.
In this recipe the ramps stand in for basil.
Sun-Dried Tomato Pesto
Who says pesto has to be green?
Caitlin Bensel
This version skips basil altogether (great for when its not in season) and uses sun-dried tomatoes instead.
For a little bit of heat, add a pinch of chili flakes.
Oven-Dried Tomatoes
You don’t have to use store-bought sun-dried tomatoes for your pesto.
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We promise you won’t regret it!
Fans of garlic are bound to enjoy this take on pesto.
Carrot Top Pesto
Dont toss out those carrot greens!
The Spruce / Jennifer Perillo
Since this pesto doesnt call for cheese, its vegan and dairy-free.
Kale Pesto
No basil?
Pair it with pasta, potatoes, and sandwiches for a flavor boost.
Alison Conklin
Jennifer Causey
Serious Eats / Amanda Suarez
Elise Bauer
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Elise Bauer
