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How To Make Pesto Without Summer Basil

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How To Make Pesto Without Summer Basil
Foodie Crush, Gimme Some Oven, Simple Bites, The Roosted Root, Edible Perspective,

Most people hear the word pesto and they think basil. That's because the kind of pesto most people are familiar with hails from Liguria, where basil grows abundantly. But pesto can include just about any herb that has been pounded with cheese and nuts, which means that pesto can be enjoyed any time of year, not just during the summer months when basil is plenty.

Our definition of pesto is even a little more relaxed these days, including pureed veggies too. From broccoli to beets to oregano and thyme, there are many ways to make and enjoy pesto throughout the colder months. Here are a few recipes to get you started:

1.

Arugula Pesto

Foodie Crush
Get the Arugula Pesto recipe from Foodie Crush
2.

Pistachio Kale Pesto With Zucchini Noodles And Cherries

Edible Perspective
3.

Roasted Beet Pesto

The Roasted Root
Get the Roasted Beet Recipe from The Roasted Root
4.

Oregano-Hazelnut Pesto

Simple Bites
Get the Oregano-Hazelnut Pesto recipe from Simple Bites
5.

Broccoli Pesto

Gimme Some Oven
Get the Broccoli Pesto recipe from Gimme Some Oven
6.

Brussels Sprout Pesto

Multi Culti Kitchen
Get the Brussels Sprout Pesto recipe from Multi Culti Kitchen
7.

Thyme Pesto

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Get the Thyme Pesto recipe from fiveandspice via Food52
8.

Cashew Tarragon Pesto

Food52
Get the Cashew Tarragon Pesto recipe from Mollydunkncrumble via Food52
9.

Arugula Walnut Pesto

For Me - For You
Get the Arugula Walnut Pesto recipe from For Me - For You
10.

Swiss Chard Pesto

Karis' Kitchen
Get the Swiss Chard Pesto recipe from Karis' Kitchen
11.

Kale Pistachio Pesto

Chez Us
Get the Kale Pistachio Pesto recipe from Chez Us
12.

Sun-dried Tomato Pesto

Foodie's Arsenal
Get the Sun-dried Tomato Pesto recipe from Foodie's Arsenal
13.

Spinach Pesto

Chef In Training
Get the Spinach Pesto recipe from Chef In Training
14.

Celery Almond Pesto

She Simmers
Get the Celery Almond Pesto recipe from She Simmers
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