Chive Pesto

Chive Pesto
  • 3 cups large garlic chives
  • 1/2 cup fresh basil leaves (optional)
  • 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil, or more to taste
  • 1 tablespoon garlic powder (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon dried oregano
  • 1 tablespoon dried basil
  • salt and ground black pepper to taste
  • 1/2 (8 ounce) package cream cheese


  1. Pulse garlic chives in a food processor until very finely chopped. Add basil; pulse until finely chopped. Pour in olive oil; process until blended. Blend in garlic powder, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper. Blend in cream cheese. Chill until flavors combine, about 15 minutes.

04/03/2018
Chive Pesto, recipe PT15M PT1H 5 455 calories

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