Sage And Roquefort Pesto Recipe

Elevate your favorite dishes with this vibrant Sage & Roquefort Pesto! Made with fresh, locally-sourced ingredients (from our local farmers market!), this creamy pesto is bursting with herbaceous sage and the pungent bite of Roquefort cheese. Stir it into black bean soup, creamy polenta, hearty white beans, or your favorite pasta for an unforgettable flavor boost. Even try adding it to your Thanksgiving stuffing for a unique twist! This easy recipe takes just 20 minutes to make.

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 391.5 kcal
Protein 14g
Rating 4.5 (2 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Sage And Roquefort Pesto

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How to Make Sage And Roquefort Pesto

  1. Combine 1 cup packed fresh sage leaves, 1/2 cup packed fresh parsley leaves, 1/2 cup packed fresh spinach leaves, 1/2 cup walnuts (or pecans), and 2 cloves garlic in a food processor.
  2. Process until finely minced.
  3. With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil.
  4. Add 4 ounces crumbled Roquefort cheese and process until smooth but still slightly chunky. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed (salt and freshly ground black pepper are recommended).
  5. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

15 g

Sugar

2g

Fat

40g

Carbs

1g