A twist on the classic pesto to include tasty apples.

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6 servings 00:10 00:05 00:15 Italian, American Sides, Sauces Moderate
Instructions
  1. In food processor or blender, place all pesto ingredients except vegetable oil.
  2. Process on high speed just until ingredients are well mixed (1 minute).
  3. While food processor is processing, add vegetable or olive oil, one tablespoon at a time, until texture is smooth (1 to 2 minutes).
  4. To serve, place dip in a bowl, and surround with variety of favorite apples and crackers, or serve on top of softened cheeses.
  5. Cover; refrigerate leftovers.
Nutritional Information
  • Calories: 69
  • Carbohydrate Content: 3 g
  • Fiber Content: 1 g
  • Protein Content: 1 g
  • Fat Content: 5 g
  • Saturadted Fat Content: 0 g
  • Cholesterol Content: 0 mg
  • Sodium Content: 100 mg
Apple pesto in a small bowl garnished with basil and apple slices.
Ingredients 1 1/2 cups fresh basil leaves, cleaned and dried 1 cup fresh parsley leaves 1 cup chopped apple, cored 1/4 cup blanched, salted almonds 1 tbsp apple cider 1 tsp fresh lemon juice 1 tsp freshly grated lemon zest 1/2 tsp salt 3 tbsp vegetable or olive oil Fresh apple slices Assorted crackers Cheeses (Brie, Blue, Cheddar)