Pesto

Skip the pine nuts and try sunflower seeds instead to make your pesto even nuttier – and healthier!

From crunchy base to herbaceous tomato topping, this appetizer is perfect for every gathering or get-together – and it’s easy to throw together.

We’re bringing two of your favorite classics together into a breakfast that’s undeniably delicious and endlessly customizable.

If you haven’t tried cooking your eggs in pesto yet, you’re missing out.

Slathered in a flavorful basil pesto, these balsamic-marinated mushroom burgers are served with crispy quinoa-crusted onion rings.

This simple recipe will add flavor to any of your meals.

This is the ultimate homemade breakfast to have on standby. You may want to make a double batch of this recipe for snacks too!

We love fresh homemade pesto. It's quick and easy to blend together, and it brightens up everything from grilled veggies to pastas.

Use this tangy roasted red pepper pesto to anchor a tray of grilled veggies, cheeses and crackers for a fresh and healthy snack platter.

Jazz up your go-to tuna mix with our sesame, Waldorf and pesto variations. Use them to top salads, fill a lettuce cup or snack on with veggie dippers. Remember to check your tuna and mayo labels carefully to ensure you are selecting Whole30-compliant varieties.

This Whole30 Pesto Chicken Salad is healthy and delicious. Paleo, and gluten-free, this it makes a great meal or a filling snack.

Homemade pesto is a great way to dress up this flavorful dinner that boasts a plate full of superfoods.

This nutritious and delicious cauliflower pizza is packed with flavor. Topped with colorful veggies, this is a dish that everyone will enjoy. Make it ahead and reheat throughout the week for an easy lunch or dinner.

Simple one-pan meals can be your best friend when you're preparing for the week ahead. Filled with hearty kale and earthy mushrooms this frittata cooks up a satisfying meal that you can feed you for most of the week.

Hearty roasted veggies – including purple potatoes, celery root, turnip and parsnips – are tossed with a quick herbed pesto made with parsley, basil and a lot of lemon for a fresh, zesty take on this classic side.

A pesto marinade punches up the flavor of this grilled chicken while stone fruits add some sweetness.

Ricotta cheese is blended with an all-natural purchased pesto for a punch of flavor with minimal effort. Layers of fresh zucchini, tomato and mushroom add a Mediterranean flair.

A twist on a typical Caprese salad, our version uses grilled eggplant slices that you can make ahead for easier prep.

These oven-baked, flavor-packed chicken meatballs are the perfect pairing with zoodles and our homemade pesto.

In this velvety asparagus soup, we use two types of turmeric: ground turmeric as a subtle addition to the soup itself and the fresh root that’s coarsely ground into a herby, flavorful pesto.

The possibilities are endless with this versatile pesto: Swirl it into soups, smear it onto sandwiches, dollop it onto pizza or bake it into bread. This creative twist calls on spring onions instead of basil for an ultra-fresh and bright flavor.

In our twist on a traditional potato salad, a fresh and fragrant pesto brings the chicken, potatoes and green beans together. We’ve suggested poached chicken here, but you can use any leftover chicken you have on hand.

Serve with cooked pasta, spoon over grilled fish or spread over whole-grain crusty bread and top with halved grape or cherry tomatoes.

Pesto can be used in countless ways – as a pizza topper, a flavor booster for proteins, stirred into noodles or baked into bread, just to name a few. It’s also fantastic for dipping your favorite homemade crackers into. Try this unique broccoli version for a nutritious, adventurous twist.

We’re always on the lookout for fresh new ways to enjoy kale, and this twist on 
pesto might just be our favorite yet! Here, we’ve layered it into a veggie-packed 
lasagna as a fun, nutrient-rich alternative to tomato sauce.

Pesto is not only great to have on hand for quick pastas, soups and sandwiches, but it's also delicious with scrambled eggs or tofu and whole-grain toast. Use it immediately, store in the fridge for up to 
3 days, or freeze it for future enjoyment. It is a clever way to use up all your garden-fresh herbs that are in abundance right now.

This zucchini noodle pasta dish isn't only gluten-free, it's loaded with powerful vitamins and phytonutrients. Zucchini is a prime source of vitamin C that promotes cardiovascular health; it also contains lutein, a phytonutrient that's good for vision.

We recommend using organic carrots for this recipe. Store the carrot tops separately from the carrots so that the tops don’t drain energy and moisture from the roots.

Substitute zoodles for a healthier take on spaghetti night and throw in some grilled chicken for added protein.

Bring spring to your dinner table with this garden-fresh spaghetti packed with seasonal herbs, asparagus and zucchini. If you have a shredder attachment for your food processor, save time and use it to shred the zucchini. Save the prettiest basil leaves from the bunch to sprinkle over each dish before serving.

Colorful and full of flavor, this gluten-free, grain-free “pizza” features a crust made of cauliflower, garlic, egg whites and cheese – no flour! To save time, prep and roast the butternut squash and mushrooms first.

This classic, comforting dish packs powerful nutrition into one deliciously healthy soup. Swirl in a dollop of our perfect pesto and let it melt into your bowl for a tangy boost of flavor.

Fragrant cilantro replaces traditional basil in our easy Clean Eating recipe for pesto sauce, which pairs beautifully with juicy pork, hearty potatoes and sweet plantains.

This quick and easy weeknight dinner comes with a bonus- a delicious supply of homemade pesto that you can spread on fish or serve as a part of your meal plan later in the week!

Walnut pesto with pungent ginger and fragrant fresh basil is the hero that brings this dish together. Walnuts have the highest concentration of antioxidants among nuts, while also containing essential fatty acids, so keep them on hand and snack on them often! In this dish, spaghetti squash is a carotenoid-rich stand-in for pasta, while protein-packed shrimp is among the seafood picks with the least amount of mercury.

Try this bright and clean 
twist on pesto pasta from Candice Kumai and enjoy 
a perfect and practical 
fuss-free meal tonight.

Basil is high in vitamin K, which is known for its anti-inflammatory effects; adding a sweet flavor and crunch to these chicken salad pesto sandwiches.

Substitute mint for basil in this refreshing pesto pasta recipe.

Wrap up this quick and easy option for lunch or dinner.

Making your own pesto is just about as easy as it gets – ours uses a fragrant mix of fresh mint and basil, while walnuts offer an omega-3-rich alternative to pine nuts!

Melded with one pound of whole-wheat linguine, our pesto recipe provides a filling meal without the fat of traditional, heavier pestos. The vibrant green translates into ample chlorophyll, which helps trigger hemoglobin and red blood cell production.

Salad greens and zucchini noodles are tossed with a creamy, nutty and protein-rich pesto. Pistachios stand in for pine nuts (which are typically used to make pesto) and contain less fat, while creamy avocado adds a rich, velvety texture.

Chef Kristi Richey of Greenleaf Gourmet Chopshop adds some zing to her sandwiches with this creamy avocado pesto. Just spread a tablespoon or two on one of your whole-wheat bread slices or use it as a topper for your favorite whole-wheat pasta!