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Pesto 2 Ways

Use pesto to jazz up seasonal vegetables, fold through pasta and spread on crackers.

15 min prep

0 min cook

Serves 25

Snacks

Suitable for vegetarians

Two small glass jars of green pesto with fresh basil leaves on a wooden table.

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Method

Place all ingredients in food processor or use a mortar and pestle and grind until smooth.

Notes

Mix pesto through:

Stir fried vegetables (and meats if using)
Pasta
Seasonal steamed vegetables

Last reviewed

18 May 2026

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Pesto 2 Ways