Green pesto

10 servings

15 minutes

Herb pesto is a refined sauce of Italian cuisine that combines the freshness of herbs with rich nutty notes. Its history traces back to classic Genoese pesto, but instead of basil, it uses watercress, arugula, and cilantro, giving the sauce a piquant and slightly spicy flavor. The creamy consistency is achieved through parmesan and pine nuts, while lime juice and apple cider vinegar add balance and a hint of acidity. Extra virgin olive oil brings all the ingredients together for a harmonious taste. This sauce pairs perfectly with pasta, bruschetta or roasted vegetables, turning any dish into a culinary masterpiece. Each spoonful of pesto fills the air with Mediterranean aromas, providing true gastronomic pleasure.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 285.1
• Proteins: 5.1g
• Fats: 27.8g
• Carbohydrates: 3.5g

Ingredients

• Watercress: 70 g
• Arugula: 10 g
• Coriander: 20 g
• Parmesan cheese: 100 g
• Pine nuts: 90 g
• Garlic: 20 g
• Olive oil: 100 ml
• Extra virgin olive oil: 100 ml
• Apple cider vinegar: 1 tbsp
• Lime juice: 1 tbsp
• Sea salt: to taste

Cooking steps

1. Cut the cheese into small pieces.

   Required ingredients:

   • Parmesan cheese: 100 g

2. Do the same with garlic.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 20 g

3. In a dry hot pan, roast the nuts until golden brown (about 3 minutes on high heat, stirring occasionally).

   Required ingredients:

   • Pine nuts: 90 g

4. Send garlic to the blender.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 20 g

5. Add finely chopped greens and cheese.

   Required ingredients:

   • Watercress: 70 g
   • Arugula: 10 g
   • Coriander: 20 g
   • Parmesan cheese: 100 g

6. Add the cooled nuts and lime juice.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pine nuts: 90 g
   • Lime juice: 1 tablespoon

7. Add apple cider vinegar.

   Required ingredients:

   • Apple cider vinegar: 1 tablespoon

8. Add butter and whisk for 30 seconds.

   Required ingredients:

   • Olive oil: 100 ml
   • Extra virgin olive oil: 100 ml

9. Add salt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Sea salt:  to taste

10. Whip vigorously until homogeneous consistency.

11. Transfer to a glass container. Done!