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.
37 K 4.7/5 (3 reviews)
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Last modified on: July 24th 2022
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Times for this recipe
Preparation: 10 min.
Cooking: 8 min.
All in all: 20 min.
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Step by step recipe


Stage 1 - 8 min.
Greek Pesto : Stage 1
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 : Stage 2
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 : Stage 3
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 : Stage 4
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
Proteins (gr)Carbohydrates (gr)Fats (gr)Energy value (in k-calories)Energy value (in k-joules)
Whole recipe130 RDI=50 %110 RDI=10 %460 RDI=70 %5,110 RDI=260 %21,410 RDI: 260 %
Per 100 g9 RDI=4 %7 RDI=1 %30 RDI=5 %370 RDI=20 %1,540 RDI: 20 %
Per person10 RDI=4 %8 RDI=1 %40 RDI=6 %430 RDI=20 %1,780 RDI: 20 %
The % figures are calculated in relation to the Recommended Dietary Intake , or RDI of 2,000 k-calories (or 8,400 k-joules) per day for a woman Change to a man
Possible allergens in this recipe: milk
How much will it cost?
  • For 12 people : 25.35 €
  • Per person : 2.15 €

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