Greek Pesto


Greek Pesto
You may already know the pesto, this delicious Italian sauce, well here is the Greek variation of the thing: the basil is accompanied by thyme and oregano, and the Parmesan replaced by feta cheese.

Greek flavors, but in an Italian spirit, a true European recipe.
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Last modified on: July 24th 2022

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Step by step recipe


Stage 1 - 8 min.
Greek Pesto
Roast 375 g pine nuts in a small pan over medium heat, stirring regularly, they must be well browned.

Let cool.

Stage 2 - 5 min.
Greek Pesto
In a high-sided container, put the leaves of 3 bunches Basil, 3 teaspoons dry oregano and the leaves of 9 sprigs thyme.

Pour over the juice and zest of 3 lemons, then 9 tablespoons olive oil.

Blend once.

Stage 3 - 2 min.
Greek Pesto
Add the roasted pine nuts, 450 g feta cut into small pieces, and pepper generously (do not add salt).

Stage 4 - 3 min.
Greek Pesto
Blend a second time, drizzling in enough olive oil to achieve a mustard-like consistency.

Check seasoning.

Place in the refrigerator in a closed jar.
Remarks
This is a rough recipe, feel free to adapt the proportions of oil, feta and basil to your taste, and to the result once you have tasted it.

If you can get fresh oregano, don't hesitate, it will be better.
Keeping
Several days in the refrigerator, in a closed jar.
Source
Home made.
Nutritional information
Whole recipe
Energetic valueProteins CarbohydratesFats
5,114 Kcal or 21,411 Kj132 gr107 gr462 gr
256 %51 %10 %70 %
Per 100 g
Energetic valueProteins CarbohydratesFats
367 Kcal or 1,537 Kj9 gr8 gr33 gr
18 %4 %1 %5 %
Per person
Energetic valueProteins CarbohydratesFats
426 Kcal or 1,784 Kj11 gr9 gr39 gr
21 %4 %1 %6 %
% are calculated relative to a Recommended Dietary Intake or RDI of 2000 k-calories or 8400 k-joules by day for a woman (change to a man).
Possible allergens in this recipe: Milk
How much will it cost?
  • For 12 people : 25.33 €
  • Per person : 2.11 €

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