Artichoke Lemon Pesto
A bright, versatile spread that combines the earthy depth of artichoke hearts with fresh lemon for a perfect complement to pasta, sandwiches, or as a dip.
- Prep Time: 10
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 1 1x
- Category: Sauce
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups canned or jarred artichoke hearts, drained
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/3 cup finely grated hard Italian-style cheese
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Add artichoke hearts, garlic, parsley, lemon juice, lemon zest, and cheese to food processor.
- Pulse until finely chopped and well combined.
- With processor running, slowly pour in olive oil until smooth and creamy.
- Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Use immediately or refrigerate in airtight container until needed.
Notes
For dairy-free version, substitute nutritional yeast for cheese. Nutrition facts are estimates and may vary based on ingredients used, portion sizes, and preparation methods.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 120 Kcal
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: artichoke pesto, lemon pesto, artichoke spread, Mediterranean spread
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