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Olive Pesto

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Scented with lemon and garlic, Olive Pesto comes together in just 5 minutes with minimal chopping, making it a perfect quick condiment or spread!”

  • Total Time: 5 minutes
  • Yield: 1 cup 1x

Ingredients

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  • ½ cup green olives, pitted
  • ½ cup Kalamata olives, pitted
  • 1 large garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ⅛ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil, plus more as needed for creating a smoother pesto

Instructions

CHUNKY VERSION

  1. Chop the Olives: Roughly chop the olives and place them into a small bowl.
  2. Add Remaining Ingredients: Add the remaining ingredients to the bowl with the olives and give it a good stir. Allow the pesto to sit for approximately 30 minutes before serving or using in a recipe to give the flavors a chance to come together.

SMOOTH VERSION

  1. Mince Ingredients: Add all ingredients except the olive oil to a food processor. Pulse the ingredients together several times until minced. Use a spatula to scrape down the sides of the food processor bowl.
  2. Add Olive Oil: While the food processor is running, add in the 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Stop the food processor and scrape down the sides ensuring all ingredients are incorporated. If you would like a thinner or smoother consistency for your pesto, repeat this step of adding olive oil (approximately 1 tablespoon at a time) until the desired consistency is reached.

Notes

Olive pesto can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to six days.

  • Author: Christine
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Pesto
  • Method: Handmade
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean
  • Diet: Vegan

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 cup
  • Calories: 201
  • Sugar: 0.1 g
  • Sodium: 494.3 mg
  • Fat: 21.2 g
  • Carbohydrates: 5.2 g
  • Protein: 0.7 g
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg