Description
A bold, creamy twist on the classic pesto recipe. This Mediterranean-inspired feta pesto blends fresh herbs, garlic, and tangy feta into a rich, spreadable sauce perfect for pasta, sandwiches, and more.
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves (packed)
- ½ cup feta cheese, crumbled
- ¼ cup pine nuts (or walnuts)
- 1 garlic clove, peeled
- Juice of ½ lemon
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
Step by Step
- In a food processor, blend basil, garlic, and pine nuts until finely chopped.
- Add crumbled feta and lemon juice.
- With the processor running, slowly drizzle in olive oil until smooth and creamy.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight jar in the fridge.
Notes
- For a milder garlic taste, roast the garlic before blending.
- To make it vegan, substitute with plant-based feta.
- Add a spoonful of Greek yogurt for extra creaminess.
- Store in an airtight container for up to 5–7 days in the fridge.
- Freeze in cubes and thaw as needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauces & Dips
- Method: Blending (No-cook)
- Cuisine: Mediterranean / Greek Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (1/8th of recipe)
- Calories: 135 kcal
- Sugar: 0.3 g
- Sodium: 290 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8.5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1.8 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 12 mg