Frozen Pesto Recipe

Elevate your dishes with this incredibly versatile frozen pesto! Perfect for pasta, pizza, sandwiches, dips, and more, this make-ahead recipe saves you time and delivers vibrant, fresh flavor whenever you need it. Say goodbye to wilting basil and hello to endless culinary possibilities!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 10 mins
Calories 145.7 kcal
Protein 5g
Rating 4.8 (5 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Frozen Pesto

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How to Make Frozen Pesto

  1. Combine all ingredients in a food processor.
  2. Process until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed. Add a tablespoon or two of water if needed to reach desired consistency.
  3. Spoon the pesto into ice cube trays or a freezer-safe container.
  4. Freeze for at least 2 hours, or until solid.
  5. Once frozen, transfer the pesto cubes to a freezer bag for easy storage. Use within 3 months for best quality.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

3 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

13g

Carbs

0g