Small Batch Dill Pesto

Dill pesto is one of my favorite ways to kick up the flavor on broiled or baked fish. It's also very good served over grilled or roasted veggies. I used a small bunch of dill.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 168 Calories

Ingredients

• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• freshly ground black pepper to taste
• ½ lemon, zested and juiced
• 1 pinch red pepper flakes (Optional)
• 1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 bunch fresh dill, chopped
• 1 tablespoon walnuts
• 1 clove garlic, peeled and quartered

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place dill fronds (a few stems are OK), walnuts, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, salt, pepper, and red pepper flakes into the bowl of a food processor. If you have a mini or small food processor, it will be large enough for this recipe.

Step 2

Pulse until everything is minced well, scraping down the sides as necessary. With the machine running, drizzle in the olive oil, blending for a few seconds until smooth.

Step 3

If not serving immediately, store the pesto in an airtight container and chill until ready to use.