Pesto Herb Spread

11 Reviews

Prep: 15 min
Ready In: 1 hr 15 min

“This is a yummy, creamy version of standard pesto that makes a great spread for get togethers. Tastes great with pita chips or sourdough bread! Sun dried tomatoes may be mixed in for a zesty tang. Add crunch by coating the finished spread with almonds.” - by veggigoddess

Ingredients

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
3 tablespoons pesto
2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro

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Original recipe yields 2.5 cups

Directions

Place cream cheese and pesto in a food processor or blender. Blend until smooth. Mix in the chives and cilantro. Continue blending until smooth. Transfer to a mold lined with plastic wrap. Cover and chill in the refrigerator 1 hour, or until firm.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (20 total)

Calories
90 cal
4%

Fat
8.9 g
14%

Carbs
0.8 g
< 1%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Reviews (11)

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veggigoddess

Jan. 30, 2004

"This is soooo good! It's a million times better than what you get in a store. I added some sun dried tomatoes to it and wow! I dipped anything from carrots, celery, crackers, & bread and it was fab. W..." See morehy haven't more people tried it? Maybe they will now that there's a review. It was so easy by the way, there's no excuse not to make it."

LISAT5

Aug. 28, 2004

"Fantastic and very, very quick and easy. I used fresh parsley because I didn't have cilantro available and it was wonderful. I'll definitely make this again and again...." See more"

naples34102

Jun. 25, 2011

"With basil so prolific in my garden, this was perfect to use the basil pesto I've already made with it. Since the pesto is already so flavorful and green I didn't bother with either the chives or the ..." See morecilantro. Actually, I know I wouldn't have liked the cilantro in here anyway, as I find the flavors conflicting."

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