{"id":515,"date":"2022-02-15T00:50:24","date_gmt":"2022-02-15T00:50:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gf-veg.com\/?p=515"},"modified":"2022-02-15T00:50:26","modified_gmt":"2022-02-15T00:50:26","slug":"fresh-oregano-pesto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gf-veg.com\/fresh-oregano-pesto\/","title":{"rendered":"Fresh Oregano Pesto"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Fresh Oregano Pesto, a simple garden fresh pesto made with fresh oregano leaves instead of basil. A great herby summer sauce for drizzling!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/gf-veg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/oregano-pesto-in-jar-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"oregano pesto in jar\" class=\"wp-image-516\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gf-veg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/oregano-pesto-in-jar-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gf-veg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/oregano-pesto-in-jar-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gf-veg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/oregano-pesto-in-jar-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gf-veg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/oregano-pesto-in-jar-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gf-veg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/oregano-pesto-in-jar-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/gf-veg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/oregano-pesto-in-jar-24x24.jpg 24w, https:\/\/gf-veg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/oregano-pesto-in-jar-48x48.jpg 48w, https:\/\/gf-veg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/oregano-pesto-in-jar-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/gf-veg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/oregano-pesto-in-jar.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Love a good homemade pesto sauce? <em>Try it with fresh oregano!<\/em> Pesto sauce is traditionally made with basil, but is tasty with other fresh herbs like oregano. It&#8217;s great on pastas, in soups, and drizzled over grilled summer vegetables.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ready to learn <strong>how to make pesto sauce with fresh oregano<\/strong>? <em>Let&#8217;s do it!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"ingredients\">\ud83c\udf3f Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the ingredients you&#8217;ll need for oregano pesto:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Oregano:<\/strong> Fresh oregano is the base of this pesto sauce (we do not recommend dried oregano for pesto). It&#8217;s tangy herbal bite pairs perfectly with the cheese and garlic in pesto.<\/li><li><strong>Pine nuts:<\/strong> Traditional pesto calls for pine nuts, however you can substitute for other nuts like almonds, pistachios, or walnuts. You can also opt for pumpkin or sunflower seeds for a nut-free pesto alternative.<\/li><li><strong>Garlic:<\/strong> Garlic cloves lend flavor and texture to pesto sauce.<\/li><li><strong>Olive oil: <\/strong>Oil is what helps keep the sauce components suspended and blends the flavors. We recommend extra virgin olive oil.<\/li><li><strong>Seasoning: <\/strong>Salt and pepper are added for flavor; add as much or as little as desired, but our recommended serving sizes are in the recipe card.<\/li><li><strong>Recommended tools:<\/strong> food processor or blender<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"857\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/gf-veg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/oregano-bundle-for-drying.jpg\" alt=\"oregano bundle for drying\" class=\"wp-image-524\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gf-veg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/oregano-bundle-for-drying.jpg 857w, https:\/\/gf-veg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/oregano-bundle-for-drying-214x300.jpg 214w, https:\/\/gf-veg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/oregano-bundle-for-drying-768x1075.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gf-veg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/oregano-bundle-for-drying-731x1024.jpg 731w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 857px) 100vw, 857px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-make-fresh-oregano-pesto-step-by-step-photos\">\ud83e\udd63 How to make fresh oregano pesto (step-by-step photos)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-step-one-add-all-ingredients-except-olive-oil-to-a-blender\">1\ufe0f\u20e3 Step One: Add all ingredients except olive oil to a blender<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Add the fresh oregano, pine nuts, garlic, lemon, salt, and pepper to a blender or food processor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-theme-palette-8-background-color has-background\">\ud83d\udc49 <strong>How to destem fresh oregano easily:<\/strong> Pulling oregano from the stems is time consuming, so try our quick and easy tip. Simply stick your oregano stem in the hole of a cheese grater and pull to shave all oregano leaves easily. Do this with all of your oregano stems and you&#8217;ll soon have a nice pile of oregano leaves (without spending an hour pulling off each leaf!).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-step-two-pulse-until-mixed-and-add-olive-oil\">2\ufe0f\u20e3 Step Two: Pulse until mixed and add olive oil<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Pulse the blender or food processor 4-5 times to chop the ingredients.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Then slowly add in the olive oil, pulsing periodically until the ingredients are mixed and the sauce is at your desired consistency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/gf-veg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/fresh-oregano-pesto-dreamstime-73016970-1024x683.jpeg\" alt=\"oregano pesto sauce in a jar with a spoon on a white plate\" class=\"wp-image-1964\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gf-veg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/fresh-oregano-pesto-dreamstime-73016970-1024x683.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/gf-veg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/fresh-oregano-pesto-dreamstime-73016970-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/gf-veg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/fresh-oregano-pesto-dreamstime-73016970-768x512.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/gf-veg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/fresh-oregano-pesto-dreamstime-73016970.jpeg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"questions-quick-tips\">\u2753 Questions + quick tips<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1644884848428\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Can I use oregano instead of basil for pesto?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Fresh oregano makes a great pesto if you don&#8217;t have basil on hand! Simply replace basil leaves with oregano leaves for an herbal take on traditional pesto. However, we do not recommend using dried oregano in pesto sauce.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1644884859979\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Is pesto made of oregano?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Pesto is a traditional Italian sauce made with basil, garlic, cheese and olive oil. However, pesto can also be made with oregano &#8211; a great option if you don&#8217;t have any basil on hand.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1644884874277\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">What can you do with leftover fresh oregano?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Making pesto is a great way to use leftover fresh oregano. All you need is garlic, cheese and olive oil &#8211; which go perfectly on top of pasta for a quick dinner. But if you don&#8217;t have basil on hand, try an oregano pesto instead!<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-serve-oregano-pesto\">\ud83c\udf31 How to serve oregano pesto<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pesto sauce is one of the most flexible kitchen sauces around, here are some ideas for serving oregano pesto:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong>Pasta:<\/strong> Mix pesto with cooked pasta and toss to coat.<\/li><li><strong>Pizza: <\/strong>Spread over top of pizza before baking.<\/li><li><strong>Sandwiches:<\/strong> Use as a spread on sandwiches instead of mayonnaise or mustard.<\/li><li><strong>Salads:<\/strong> Add chopped fresh parsley to salad greens, along with lemon juice<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/gf-veg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/oregano-pesto-pasta-1024x1024.jpg\" alt=\"oregano pesto pasta\" class=\"wp-image-523\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gf-veg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/oregano-pesto-pasta-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gf-veg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/oregano-pesto-pasta-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gf-veg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/oregano-pesto-pasta-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gf-veg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/oregano-pesto-pasta-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gf-veg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/oregano-pesto-pasta-1080x1080.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/gf-veg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/oregano-pesto-pasta-24x24.jpg 24w, https:\/\/gf-veg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/oregano-pesto-pasta-48x48.jpg 48w, https:\/\/gf-veg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/oregano-pesto-pasta-96x96.jpg 96w, https:\/\/gf-veg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/oregano-pesto-pasta.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption>Homemade oregano pesto pasta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-store\">\ud83e\uddca How to store<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Pesto sauce is a great make-ahead recipe that can be refrigerator and frozen. Here are our storage tips for the best tasting pesto every time:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol><li><strong>Refrigerator storage:<\/strong> Store in an airtight container for up to four days<\/li><li><strong>Freezer storage:<\/strong> Store in an airtight container for up to two months. Thaw by removing container from the freezer and place it into the refrigerator 24 hours before serving to completely thaw.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"857\" height=\"1200\" src=\"https:\/\/gf-veg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/harvested-oregano.jpg\" alt=\"harvested oregano\" class=\"wp-image-519\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gf-veg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/harvested-oregano.jpg 857w, https:\/\/gf-veg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/harvested-oregano-214x300.jpg 214w, https:\/\/gf-veg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/harvested-oregano-768x1075.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gf-veg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/harvested-oregano-731x1024.jpg 731w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 857px) 100vw, 857px\" \/><figcaption>Harvested oregano from our garden<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"more-simple-sauce-recipes\">\ud83d\udc49 More simple sauce recipes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Looking for more simple homemade sauces?<\/strong> We&#8217;ve got you covered:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gf-veg.com\/parsley-and-lemon-pesto\/\">Homemade Lemon Parsley Pesto Sauce<\/a><\/strong><\/li><li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/gf-veg.com\/almond-butter-satay-sauce\/\">Almond Butter Satay Sauce<\/a><\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n<div id=\"recipe\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-944\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"944\" data-servings=\"16\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-rosemary-template\"><div class=\"wprm-container-float-right\">\n    <div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-normal\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #232323;\" width=\"250\" height=\"250\" src=\"https:\/\/gf-veg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/fresh-oregano-pesto-dreamstime-73016970-500x500.jpeg\" class=\"attachment-250x250 size-250x250\" alt=\"oregano pesto sauce in a jar with a spoon on a white plate\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gf-veg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/fresh-oregano-pesto-dreamstime-73016970-500x500.jpeg 500w, https:\/\/gf-veg.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/fresh-oregano-pesto-dreamstime-73016970-150x150.jpeg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wprm-recipe-name wprm-block-text-bold\">Oregano Pesto<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-summary wprm-block-text-normal\"><span style=\"display: block;\">Fresh Oregano Pesto, a simple garden fresh pesto made with fresh oregano leaves instead of basil. 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wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes\">10<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-time-container wprm-recipe-total-time-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase-faded wprm-recipe-time-label wprm-recipe-total-time-label\">Total <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-time wprm-block-text-normal\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time wprm-recipe-total_time-minutes\">10<span class=\"sr-only screen-reader-text wprm-screen-reader-text\"> minutes<\/span><\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-total_time-unit wprm-recipe-total_timeunit-minutes\" aria-hidden=\"true\">mins<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 0px\"><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-course-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase-faded wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-course-label\">Course <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-course wprm-block-text-normal\">Side Dish<\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-cuisine-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase-faded wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-cuisine-label\">Cuisine <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-cuisine wprm-block-text-normal\">Italian-Inspired<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\t<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-servings-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase-faded wprm-recipe-servings-label\">Servings <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-details wprm-block-text-normal\">16<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-servings-unit wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">servings<\/span><\/span><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-nutrition-container wprm-recipe-calories-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-uppercase-faded wprm-recipe-nutrition-label wprm-recipe-calories-label\">Calories <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-nutrition-with-unit\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-nutrition wprm-recipe-calories wprm-block-text-normal\">105<\/span> <span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-nutrition-unit wprm-recipe-calories-unit wprm-block-text-normal\">kcal<\/span><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/center>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients-container wprm-recipe-944-ingredients-container wprm-block-text-normal wprm-ingredient-style-regular wprm-recipe-images-before\" data-recipe=\"944\" data-servings=\"16\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-ingredients-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line wprm-header-has-actions wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Ingredients<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #232323\"><\/div>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"0\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">fresh oregano<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">packed and destemmed<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u2153<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">pine nuts<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">or seeds if nut-free<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u2153<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">Parmesan cheese<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-normal\">or nutritional yeast if vegan<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">3<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">whole<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">garlic cloves<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bc<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">sea salt<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"7\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">pinch<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">ground black pepper<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: disc;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">olive oil<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-944-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"944\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Instructions<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #232323\"><\/div>&nbsp;<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-944-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Chop ingredients:<\/strong> Add oregano, pine nuts, parmesan cheese, garlic, salt, and pepper to a food processor blender.<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-944-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Add oil:<\/strong> Pulse 4 &#8211; 5 times to chop ingredients, then turn on and slowly add olive oil until the pesto sauce is combined but not completed pureed<\/span><\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-944-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"><span style=\"display: block;\"><strong>Serve or store:<\/strong> Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator or freezer.<\/span><\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line\" style=\"\">Notes<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #232323\"><\/div><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><ul>\n<li class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-a92ee53d-f30d-440e-85c2-0d2887f1cba6\"><strong>Make ahead:<\/strong> Pesto sauce is a great make-ahead recipe to store for later use. Prepare up to four days ahead of time and store in the refrigerator in an airtight container until ready to use, or store in the freezer for up to two months.<\/li>\n<li class=\"ql-block\" data-block-id=\"block-72f420a4-9f87-46fc-a6f8-511c54133e78\"><strong>Pro tip!<\/strong> To keep pesto from browning, pour a small amount of oil on top before storing.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\" style=\"height: 20px\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-meta-container wprm-recipe-custom-container wprm-recipe-details-container wprm-recipe-details-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal\" style=\"\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-block-container wprm-recipe-block-container-inline wprm-block-text-normal wprm-recipe-tag-container wprm-recipe-keyword-container\" style=\"\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-details-label wprm-block-text-bold wprm-recipe-tag-label wprm-recipe-keyword-label\">Keywords <\/span><span class=\"wprm-recipe-keyword wprm-block-text-normal\">oregano pesto<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p><em>UPDATE: This recipe was originally published in August 2019 and was updated with new instructions and photos in February 2022.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A simple garden fresh pesto made with fresh oregano leaves instead of basil. 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