Zucchini Pesto is a simple, healthy, and delicious recipe that will delight even those who don’t do zucchini. Besides, this homemade pesto is one of the best ways to enjoy not only the bounty of summer zucchini but also garden-fresh basil. The best part though? This summery pesto is made in just 5 minutes!
This homemade pesto recipe uses fresh zucchini, basil, walnuts, garlic, lemon juice, and extra-virgin olive oil. Bonus, the recipe is budget-friendly since you don’t need pricey pine nuts and Parmesan cheese to make it. So, if you plan to take a short break from packing your muffins and banana bread with zucchini, you will love this recipe. It’s quick to whip up and stores well in the fridge for up to five days. Perfect!
To make the Zucchini Pesto, you will need the following ingredients:
In a blender or food processor, combine 5 ounces diced zucchini, 1 cup basil, 3 garlic cloves, ½ a cup walnuts, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, ½ a teaspoon fine sea salt.
Pulse several times until well chopped.
While the blender is running, slowly add 3 tablespoons of olive oil. For a smoother pesto, add 1 tablespoon of olive oil or more to taste. Occasionally, scrape down the sides as needed.
Taste and adjust lemon juice or salt if needed.
Serve right away topped with a grind of fresh black pepper or store in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 5 days.
This Zucchini Pesto is great to toss with pasta, smear on crostini and sandwich, or mixed into salads. Give this recipe a try soon and please come back to leave a note below.
Man, this Zucchini Pesto is legit! Whipped it up in a jiffy, and my kids actually ate their veggies without fussing. Love it for summer cookouts!
I was pleasantly surprised by this Zucchini Pesto. It's so easy to make, and my family loved it! I used homegrown zucchini and basil from our garden, and it was a hit at our summer picnic. It’s a great way to enjoy healthy flavors quickly.
I whipped this up quick for a friend’s dinner. So fresh and yummy!
Zucchini magic, fam!
I tried this Zucchini Pesto last week. I was surprised how easy it was to make. The flavors are fresh and vibrant, perfect for summer. I even used it with pasta for dinner.
Absolutely loved this quick pesto! It's a total game changer! Made it last night for a family dinner and everyone was like, ‘Wow, what’s this?’ The zucchini was super fresh and the flavour popped! Can't wait to make it again!
Super easy recipe
This recipe is amazing. I was looking for an easy way to use summer zucchini and I found this. The flavors are just perfect and it's so quick to make. I served it at a small gathering and everyone loved it.
Superb zucchini goodness!
It's so easy to make. Thanks!
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