Wild Blueberry Pesto

Wild Blueberry Pesto

PREP TIME
10 mins

TOTAL TIME
20 mins
ACTIVE TIME
10 mins
SERVINGS
Makes 7 Servings

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 1/2 cups Josh Pond's frozen organic wild Maine blueberries, thawed
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh basil, loosely packed
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more for a smoother pesto
  • 1 tablespoon of freshly squeezed lemon juice
  • A pinch of crushed red pepper flakes, optional

INSTRUCTIONS

  • In a food processor, add the pine nuts, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper and pulse until well chopped.
  • Add the basil and thawed blueberries and pulse until combined.
  • With the food processor running, drizzle in the olive oil and pulse until desired consistency. Add the Parmesan cheese, and pulse to briefly combine. For a smoother pesto, add more olive oil.

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