Recipes

Fennel Pesto
  • Ingredients
  • 2 tablespoons fennel seeds
  • 2 cups fennel root, bulb only
  • 1 cup fresh Italian flat-leaf parsley
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/3 cup walnuts
  • 1/3 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup virgin olive oil
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Directions
  1. Discard the pithy stalks and cut the bottom off the fennel bulb
  2. Roughly chop and steam for several minutes to slightly soften
  3. Meanwhile, soak the fennel seeds in a cup of hot water
  4. Combine drained fennel seeds, fennel bulb, parsley, garlic, and nuts in a blender or food processor
  5. Blend with pulsing action to mix
  6. Add the Parmesan cheese and whirl for 15 seconds
  7. With the machine running, slowly add the olive oil
  8. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper
  9. Continue to process until pesto reaches desired consistency
  10. Allow pesto to stand for about 5 min- utes before serving to allow flavors to develop. Makes about 1-1/4 cups of pesto.


© 2026 Recipe Tour. All Rights Reserved. Other terms, conditions, and restrictions may apply.
Please see Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy on Site for details.