Fenugreek Pesto Recipe
The Fenugreek Pesto Recipe is a unique take on the traditional pesto. Fenugreek seeds are soaked for two hours and then combined with fresh basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic, grated parmesan cheese, and extra-virgin olive oil to create a flavorful and fragrant paste.This can be served over pasta, used as a dip, or spread on sandwiches.
Category
Lunch
Servings
25g
Prep Time
2 hours
Cook Time
15 minutes
Calories
200
Author:
Linda Decann
The nutty and earthy flavor of the fenugreek seeds adds a new dimension to the pesto, making it a great addition to pasta, as a dip, or spread on sandwiches. The recipe is simple and easy to follow, and it can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week. You can also add some lemon zest or juice to give it a citrusy twist, the possibilities are endless.
Ingredients
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1/2 cup fenugreek seeds, soaked in water for 2 hours
2 cups fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup pine nuts
2 cloves garlic
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
Drain and rinse the soaked fenugreek seeds.
In a food processor, combine the fenugreek seeds, basil leaves, pine nuts, garlic, and parmesan cheese. Pulse until well combined.
Slowly pour in the olive oil while the food processor is running, until the mixture becomes a smooth paste.
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
The pesto can be served immediately, or stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
Enjoy the pesto on pasta, as a dip, or spread it on sandwiches.
Recipe Note
- You can also add some lemon zest or juice to give it a citrusy twist.
- This recipe is a unique take on traditional pesto, the fenugreek seeds give it a nutty and earthy flavor that sets it apart from the traditional basil pesto.
- You can serve it with pasta, as a dip, or use it as a spread on sandwiches.
Nutrition
Nutrition
- Serving Size
- 4 Servings
- per serving
- Calories
- 200
- Fat
- 20 grams
- 31%
- Saturated Fat
- 3 grams
- 15%
- Cholesterol
- 5 milligrams
- 2%
- Sodium
- 220 milligrams
- 9%
- Carbs
- 2 grams
- 1%
- Fiber
- 1 grams
- 4%
- Sugar
- 1.3 grams
- Protein
- 4 grams
- 8%
