Mealtime Snacks Nut & Seed Snacks Almond Snack Lovage Pesto 5.0 (2) 2 Reviews Lovage tastes like cardamom and celery had a baby. If you can't find lovage, increase basil to 1 3/4 cups and add 1 1/2 cups celery leaves. Recipe by Chef/Farmer Stacey Givens of The Side Yard Farm & Kitchen, Portland, OR. By Stacey Givens Stacey Givens Stacey Givens is a chef, farmer and owner of Side Yard Farm & Kitchen, a 1-acre urban farm and catering company in Portland, Oregon. Stacey has won a Local Hero Award from Edible Portland and has been featured by Chopped, Time magazine and the Today show. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Updated on September 19, 2023 Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Reviewed by Dietitian Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H., RD Breana Lai Killeen, M.P.H, RD, is a Chinese and Jewish chef and dietitian who has worked in all facets of the food world. She is a recipe developer, culinary nutritionist and marketing specialist with more than 15 years of experience creating editorial and digital content for top food and kitchen brands. EatingWell's Editorial Guidelines Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen Tested by EatingWell Test Kitchen The EatingWell Test Kitchen is comprised of a group of culinary professionals who develop and test our recipes. Our recipes go through a rigorous process, which includes testing by trained recipe testers, using different equipment (e.g., gas and electric stoves) and a variety of tools and techniques to make sure that it will really work when you make it at home. Testers shop major supermarkets to research availability of ingredients. Finally, a Registered Dietitian reviews each recipe to ensure that we deliver food that's not only delicious, but adheres to our nutrition guidelines as well. Learn more about our food philosophy and nutrition parameters. Meet the EatingWell Test Kitchen Save Rate PRINT Share Close Prep Time: 10 mins Total Time: 10 mins Servings: 20 Yield: about 1 2/3 cups Nutrition Profile: Low-Carb Low-Sodium Soy-Free Heart-Healthy Vegetarian Egg-Free Gluten-Free Jump to Nutrition Facts Cook Mode (Keep screen awake) Ingredients 1 stalk green garlic (see Tip) or 2 large cloves garlic ½ cup Marcona almonds 3 cups loosely packed fresh lovage 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil , divided ¼ cup fresh basil ¼ cup grated Parmesan or pecorino cheese ½ teaspoon lemon zest 2 tablespoons lemon juice 1 teaspoon salt ½ teaspoon ground pepper Directions Combine garlic and almonds in a food processor. Pulse until coarsely chopped, scraping down the sides once. Add lovage, 1/2 cup oil, basil and cheese. Process until coarsely chopped. Add lemon zest, lemon juice, salt, pepper and the remaining 1/2 cup oil. Process, scraping down the sides once or twice, until coarsely chopped. Let stand for 30 minutes before serving. Tips To make ahead: Refrigerate for up to 1 week. Tip: Green garlic, aka spring, new or young garlic, is garlic that hasn't fully matured. Look for bunches with long white or purple bases, intact roots and dark green leaves. Prep like a leek and use to give both a mild garlic and an onion flavor to salads, sauces, soups and pastas. Originally appeared: EatingWell Magazine, May/June 2018 Rate It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 102 Calories 11g Fat 1g Carbs 1g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 20 Serving Size 1 Tbsp. Calories 102 % Daily Value * Total Carbohydrate 1g 0% Protein 1g 2% Total Fat 11g 14% Saturated Fat 1g 5% Cholesterol 1mg 0% Vitamin A 246IU 5% Vitamin C 2mg 2% Folate 5mcg 1% Sodium 135mg 6% Calcium 26mg 2% Magnesium 13mg 3% Potassium 45mg 1% Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate. * Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.) (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.