Thyme Pesto

Elevate your pesto game with this delightful Thyme Pesto recipe, a fragrant twist on the traditional favorite. Featuring the earthy, aromatic notes of fresh thyme and parsley, this vibrant sauce is perfectly balanced with the nuttiness of toasted pine nuts, the rich silkiness of Parmesan cheese, and a bright splash of fresh lemon juice. A quick whirl in the food processor brings these bold flavors together, creating a smooth and creamy condiment in just 15 minutes. Ideal as a spread, dipping sauce, or tossed with your favorite pasta, this versatile thyme pesto adds a gourmet touch to any dish. Plus, it stores beautifully in the fridge or freezer for whenever inspiration strikes! Perfect for foodies who love fresh, homemade sauces, this recipe is sure to become a kitchen staple.

Nutriscore Rating: 65/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:15 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 cup Fresh thyme (leaves only)
• 1 cup Fresh parsley (leaves and tender stems)
• 0.25 cup Pine nuts
• 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 whole Garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 0.5 cup Olive oil
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the thyme and parsley leaves thoroughly under cold water and pat them dry using a clean kitchen towel or paper towel.

Step 2

Carefully remove the thyme leaves from the stems until you have 1 cup of leaves, and measure out 1 cup of parsley leaves and tender stems.

Step 3

Toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are golden and fragrant. Set aside to cool.

Step 4

In a food processor, combine the thyme leaves, parsley, toasted pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic cloves, and lemon juice. Pulse several times to break everything down into a coarse mixture.

Step 5

With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until the pesto becomes smooth and creamy. Scrape down the sides as needed.

Step 6

Season with salt and ground black pepper, and pulse a few more times to incorporate the seasoning evenly.

Step 7

Taste the pesto and adjust the seasoning with more salt, pepper, or lemon juice as needed.

Step 8

Transfer the finished thyme pesto to a clean jar or airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to one week or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	520.3 grams (520.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1506

Total Fat 150.00g	192%
Saturated Fat 27.00g	135%
Polyunsaturated Fat 22.10g
Cholesterol 40mg	13%
Sodium 1957mg	85%
Total Carbohydrate 26.60g	10%
Dietary Fiber 11.10g	40%
Total Sugars 4.90g
Protein 33.10g	66%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 817mg	63%
Iron 14mg	78%
Potassium 960mg	20%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 85.0%

Protein: 8.3%

Carbs: 6.7%