9 Ways to Make Pesto Straight from the Garden

Pesto has quickly become one of my favorite ways to use up my fresh garden produce. Don’t let the basil and pine nuts fool you; you can make pesto out of almost any fresh green, herb, or nut combination. Try mint and parsley, kale and cashews, or even carrot tops.

I love slathering pesto on summer sandwiches and burgers, using it as a sauce for pizza, and whipping up a quick weeknight pasta dish with pesto as the sauce.

Every time I taste its rich flavors and the way it miraculously transforms meals, I can’t help but think to myself, “ So, let’s see just exactly how many different ways you can make pesto and transform everyday dishes into wondrous adventures!

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