How to make pesto Bobby Flay?

directions Combine the sage, parsley, garlic, coriander seeds, lemon juice, lemon zest, and pine nuts in a food processor or blender and process until coarsely chopped. With the motor running, slowly drizzle in the oil and process until emulsified. Add the cheese, salt, and pepper and process 3 to 4 seconds longer. More items...

What do you have with pesto?

Add a Mediterranean spin to your morning mushrooms on toast with fresh green pesto, melted mozzarella and sundried tomatoes - perfect for a weekend brunch. A dollop of pesto would also be the perfect partner for smoked salmon and scrambled eggs, or could be mixed into a tasty green omelette.

How to make pesto Rachael Ray?

Add nuts, garlic, zest of 1 lemon and salt to a food processor and pulse into a fairly smooth paste. Add cheese to nut paste and add about 3 tablespoons EVOO; process until smooth. Pulse process basil into sauce until fairly smooth, adding juice of 1 lemon and remaining EVOO.

Can you use pesto straight from the jar?

Yes, pesto can be used straight from the jar and doesn't require cooking or heating. In fact, we actively discourage applying too much heat to pesto, as this will destroy many of the fresh flavours that producers work so hard to retain.

What can I eat pesto with besides pasta?

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Is pesto healthy to eat everyday?

A. While pesto has impressive amounts of nutrition, it's still not the healthiest sauce. It would be best to eat it in moderation because pesto contains fats and calories from olive oil and nuts . Moreover, it is higher in fat and calories than most tomato-based sauces.

Is pesto a healthy option?

Because its ingredients include olive oil, nuts, and cheese, pesto can be high in calories and fat. However, the fat is primarily unsaturated and may have heart health benefits . Pesto is also full of antioxidants that can help protect your cells from damage.

What is the recipe formula for pesto?

The basic ratio is 1:2:2:8 (1 part nuts, 2 parts oil, 2 parts grating cheese, 8 parts leaves or herbs), plus garlic, lemon, and salt and pepper to taste .

What is classic pesto made from?

The most popular variety of pesto now is made by "crushing" basil, garlic, pine nuts, olive oil and some hard cheese in a food processor or blender, but there are many varieties of pesto like sun dried tomato pesto or kale pesto.

What makes pesto taste so good?

Traditional pesto is a thick, green sauce that tastes bright and herby from the basil, and salty and rich from the cheeses and pine nuts. It should be garlicky, with pleasant grassiness from good quality olive oil .

What makes pesto better?

Because pesto is such a strong sauce, anything you do to reduce its pungency just a little and steer it toward a sweeter, rounder-flavored sauce will help. That includes selecting a good, mild olive oil; using Pecorino Sardo cheese instead of Romano; and not toasting the pine nuts.

3-Ingredient Pesto Yogurt Dip - Easy, Healthy Appetizer Recipe (2024)

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When you're looking for an easy appetizer or snack, this 3-Ingredient Pesto Dip does the trick! Perfect for dipping veggies, sweet potato fries, crackers or pita chips.

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This 3-ingredient pesto dip is what we all need during the busy holiday season. Or as a healthy option on a “pizza and wings” Superbowl game day. If you serve it with baked zucchini fries, you’ll blow everyone’s minds!

It’s embarrassingly easy to make. All you need is plain Greek yogurt, pesto and a little salt. And any kind of dippers you like. Raw veggies, your favorite crackers, pita chips and bagel chips are our favorites.

We regularly keep a container of basil pesto in our fridge, and use it to spread on sandwiches or naan pizza, toss with whole pasta and veggies, or mix with chicken in a stuffed spaghetti squash recipe. In this easy yogurt dip, use your favorite pesto, whether that's store-bought or homemade version.

💙 What’s to love about pesto dip:

▪️ EASY! Did I mention it requires only 3 ingredients. Yogurt, pesto, salt. Done!

▪️ VERSATILE: Use it as a dip, spread it on sandwiches or thin it with milk and use it as a healthy salad dressing.

▪️ HEALTHY: This dip is made with nonfat Greek yogurt and pesto (made with heart healthy olive oil), which keeps the calorie count and saturated fat grams low.

What you need for this Greek yogurt dip:

A simple ingredients list!

YOGURT: Use your favorite plain nonfat Greek yogurt. If dairy-free or vegan is preferred, look for vegan yogurt at any well-stocked grocery store or health food store.
PESTO: Use your favorite pesto, either store-bought or homemade. I used the Kirkland brand basil pesto found at Costco. For a vegan and dairy-free dip, look for pesto made without cheese. Trader Joe’s carries a good vegan pesto. To switch up the flavor, try a different type of pesto, such as artichoke, roasted red pepper or cilantro.
SALT: A sprinkle of kosher salt.
DIPPERS: The sky’s the limit. Try multigrain crackers, raw vegetables, pita chips and bagel chips.

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How to make pesto dip:

This dip is far from rocket science! Which is one of the many reasons I love it – especially when I’m running short on time.

Stir together the yogurt, pesto and salt until combined.

Seriously, that’s it.

Other easy, healthy dip recipes:

5-Minute Black Bean Dip
Healthy Mediterranean 7-Layer Dip
5-Minute Smoked Salmon Dip

Frequently Asked Questions:

Can I make pesto dip vegan?

Yes, with two ingredients substitutions.

For the yogurt, look for vegan, dairy-free yogurt. There are many options available, made with non-dairy milks, such as coconut, soy and almond. Kite Hill Greek-style plain unsweetened yogurt is a good option.

For the pesto, either make your own without added cheese or look for a store-bought pesto. Health food stores and Trader Joe’s sell dairy-free pestos.

Can this be made ahead of time?

Yes! Transfer the dip to an airtight container. Refrigerate for 4 to 5 days.

Is yogurt dip gluten free?

Yes, as long as the pesto used is gluten-free. Most store-bought pesto is gluten-free, but I recommend checking the label to be sure.

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3-Ingredient Pesto Dip

When you're looking for an easy appetizer or snack, this 3-Ingredient Pesto Dip does the trick! Perfect for dipping veggies, sweet potato fries, crackers or pita chips.

Ingredients

1 cup nonfat plain Greek yogurt
5 tablespoons basil pesto
¼ teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

In a bowl, stir together the yogurt, pesto and salt.
Serve with raw vegetables, crackers and/or pita chips.

Notes

Please note that I am not a medical or nutritional professional. I provide nutritional information for my recipes as a courtesy to my readers. It is calculated using the LoseIt! calculator. While I attempt to provide information that is as accurate as possible, you should calculate the nutritional information independently before relying on it.

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This post was originally published on January 29, 2018. Updated on December 8, 2022.

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Samy
January 18, 2020 at 7:49 am
Such a simple yet yummy recipe! I can't wait to make it for my Superbowl watch party! Thanks for this!
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Mike
January 31, 2018 at 8:24 pm

Wow, looks so good! Does this taste good with greek souvlaki meat too? Or is it best for just veggies and crackers?
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- Dara
  August 10, 2018 at 6:06 pm
  That would definitely work, Mike!
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