53 light lemon pesto Recipes

  • Pan Seared Salmon With Lemon Basil Pesto
    pine nuts, lightly toasted, fresh basil leaf , packed and
    8 More
    pine nuts, lightly toasted, fresh basil leaf , packed, garlic cloves, minced, olive oil, parmesan cheese, freshly grated, crushed red pepper flakes (i use a generous pinch), fresh lemon juice, kosher salt & freshly ground black pepper, salmon fillets (2, 6-oz each)
    20 min, 10 ingredients
  • Grilled Chicken With Spinach and Pine Nut Pesto
    boneless chicken breasts and
    8 More
    boneless chicken breasts, lightly packed baby spinach leaves (about 2 oz), pine nuts, toasted, fresh lemon juice, grated lemon peel, olive oil , plus, olive oil, salt & freshly ground black pepper, freshly grated parmesan cheese
    23 min, 9 ingredients
  • Grilled Chicken with Spinach and Pine Nut Pesto (Giada De Laurentiis)
    boneless chicken breasts and
    7 More
    boneless chicken breasts, lightly packed baby spinach leaves (about 2 oz), pine nuts, toasted, fresh lemon juice, grated lemon peel, olive oil, salt and freshly ground black pepper, freshly grated parmesan
    23 min, 8 ingredients
  • Zesto Pesto
    garlic cloves, salt, black peppercorns and
    8 More
    garlic cloves, salt, black peppercorns, spinach leaves , stems discarded, washed well and spun dry, fresh basil leaf, olive oil, very dry white wine, cashews, toasted lightly and cooled or 1/2 cup pine nuts, parmesan cheese, lemon , zest of, linguine (or your favourite pasta) or 1 lb tagliatelle pasta noodles (or your favourite pasta)
    10 min, 11 ingredients
  • Cilantro Pesto
    garlic cloves, peeled and coarsely chopped and
    6 More
    garlic cloves, peeled and coarsely chopped, fresh cilantro, lightly packed, olive oil, toasted sesame oil, lemon juice, salt, ground black pepper
    7 ingredients
  • Broccoli, Pasta, and Pesto Salad
    uncooked fancy pasta and
    9 More
    uncooked fancy pasta, diced ham or 2 cups pork or 2 cups beef or 2 cups chicken or 2 cups turkey, broccoli florets , steamed til barely tender, shredded low-fat mozzarella cheese, shredded parmesan cheese, lightly packed fresh basil leaf, garlic, fat-free mayonnaise or 1 cup low-fat mayonnaise, lemon juice, salt
    25 min, 10 ingredients
  • Butternut Squash Ravioli with Spinach Pesto
    butternut squash , halved lengthwise and seeded (about 1 ... and
    16 More
    butternut squash , halved lengthwise and seeded (about 1 1/2 lb), chopped fresh oregano, unsalted butter, melted, parmesan cheese, grated and divided, salt, divided, freshly ground black pepper, divided, wonton wrappers, egg, lightly beaten, garlic cloves, fresh baby spinach, fresh basil, walnuts, toasted, chopped, and divided, extra-virgin olive oil, organic vegetable broth, fresh lemon juice, water
    17 ingredients
  • Sauteed Striped Bass with Mint Pesto and Spiced Carrots
    fresh mint leaves and
    16 More
    fresh mint leaves, lightly toasted shelled unsalted natural pistachios, extra-virgin olive oil, garlic clove, peeled, coarse kosher salt, extra-virgin olive oil, chopped fresh mint, chopped fresh thyme, striped bass fillets (with or without skin ), coriander seeds, cumin seeds, fennel seeds, extra-virgin olive oil, divided, carrots, peeled, thinly sliced into rounds, dried crushed red pepper, low-salt chicken broth, fresh lemon juice
    17 ingredients
  • Sweet Potato and Sesame Soup with Coconut Pesto Sweet Potato and Sesame Soup with Coconut Pesto
    red onions, garlic, ginger, grated, light olive oil and
    25 More
    red onions, garlic, ginger, grated, light olive oil, butter, dry sherry, palm sugar, water, sweet potato, carrot, fish sauce, tomato paste, sesame seeds, toasted, chili flakes, tinned coconut milk, chopped coriander, cumin seeds, toasted, lemon , juice only, coconut, grated and toasted,for garnish, sweet potatoes, lightly poached and diced, chili flakes, soy sauce, coriander, chili flakes, coconut, sesame oil, pine nuts, lemon juice , maldon salt and pepper to season, sunflower oil
    1 hour 30 min, 29 ingredients
  • Asparagus Pesto Pasta Salad (Vegan) Asparagus Pesto Pasta Salad (Vegan)
    asparagus, lemon juice, garlic cloves and
    6 More
    asparagus, lemon juice, garlic cloves, pine nuts (lightly toasted ), lightly packed fresh basil leaf, salt, penne or 1 lb other pastas, salt and pepper, nutritional yeast
    40 min, 9 ingredients
  • Warm Chili Beef Salad With Cilantro Pesto Warm Chili Beef Salad With Cilantro Pesto
    cilantro, coarsely chopped leaves and tender stems and
    16 More
    cilantro, coarsely chopped leaves and tender stems, garlic cloves, crushed, pine nuts, chili pepper, stemmed, seeded, and finely chopped (thai peppers if available), lemon juice, olive oil, sea salt , to taste, black pepper, freshly ground , to taste, arugula, lightly packed leaves (about 2 1/2 oz), olive oil, beef tenderloin, fillets cut 1 inch thick, crushed red pepper flakes, sea salt , to taste, black pepper, freshly ground , to taste, snow peas, trimmed, carrots , small ones, cut into very thin, flat strips (may substitute baby ), scallions , both white and light-green parts, thinly sliced
    20 min, 17 ingredients
  • Roasted Lobster with Basil-Mint Pesto Roasted Lobster with Basil-Mint Pesto
    fresh basil leaves, fresh mint leaves, garlic cloves and
    9 More
    fresh basil leaves, fresh mint leaves, garlic cloves, olive oil, pine nuts, lightly toasted, live lobsters, extra-virgin olive oil, freshly grated parmesan cheese, whipping cream, panko (japanese breadcrumbs), grated lemon peel, lemon wedges
    12 ingredients
  • Chianti Braised Osso Buco with Roasted Fennel and Fingerling Potatoes and Lemon Parsley Pesto Chianti Braised Osso Buco with Roasted Fennel and Fingerling Potatoes and Lemon Parsley Pesto
    pure olive oil and
    19 More
    pure olive oil, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, center-cut veal shanks (each about 2 inches thick ), whole, peeled cloves garlic, tomato paste, good quality red wine , preferably chianti, good-quality veal stock, fresh thyme, fresh rosemary, bay leaf, fingerling potatoes, cut into 1/2-inch thick rounds, fennel, cut into 1/2-inch strips, fronds removed and reserved, ground fennel seed, lightly toasted, shallot, minced, coarse sea salt, flat-leaf parsley, leaves only, garlic clove, minced, lemon , zested, extra-virgin olive oil, kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
    3 hour , 20 ingredients
  • Arugula Pesto Arugula Pesto
    chopped walnuts and
    7 More
    chopped walnuts, rinsed arugula leaves (about 10 lightly packed cups), grated pecorino romano or parmesan cheese, lemon juice, extra-virgin olive oil, chopped garlic, salt, pepper
    8 ingredients
  • Oregano Pesto Manicotti Oregano Pesto Manicotti
    olive oil, garlic cloves, minced, onion, diced and
    14 More
    olive oil, garlic cloves, minced, onion, diced, stewed tomatoes, fresh oregano leaves, lemons, sliced, bay leaves, port wine, firm tofu, part-skim ricotta cheese, light sour cream, egg, beaten, oregano, part-skim mozzarella cheese, shredded, parmesan cheese, finely grated, olive oil, dried manicotti
    1 hour 35 min, 17 ingredients
  • Ardolino-Style Homemade Pesto Ardolino-Style Homemade Pesto
    pine nuts, lightly packed fresh basil, garlic, crushed and
    5 More
    pine nuts, lightly packed fresh basil, garlic, crushed, salt, pepper, lemon juice, olive oil , plus more if needed, grated parmesan cheese
    15 min, 8 ingredients
  • Cavatappi with Cilantro-Pistachio Pesto Cavatappi with Cilantro-Pistachio Pesto
    head cauliflower and
    10 More
    head cauliflower, carrots , halved lengthwise and then cut on the diagonal 1/2 inch thick, extra-virgin olive oil, lightly packed fresh cilantro leaves, unsalted shelled pistachios, garlic, peeled, fresh lemon juice, cavatappi, scallions, thinly sliced, freshly ground black pepper, kosher salt
    11 ingredients
  • Ricotta Ravioli with Spinach Pesto (Sunny Anderson) Ricotta Ravioli with Spinach Pesto (Sunny Anderson)
    fresh ricotta, toasted hazelnuts, chopped, divided, nutmeg and
    9 More
    fresh ricotta, toasted hazelnuts, chopped, divided, nutmeg, lemon , zested and juiced, kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, wonton wrappers, egg white, lightly beaten, spinach, loosely packed, garlic, grated parmesan cheese, olive oil, special equipment : food processor
    53 min, 12 ingredients




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