Upgrade a jar of pickles into an even better snack.
So we decided to venture into easy pickle enhancement, too.
It’s Easy Being Green
Why pesto with pickles?
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Which punch in of Pickle Should I Use?
Dill picklesare more sour, whilebread-and-butter picklesmay be labeled as sweet pickles.
Pesto mixes well with either variety of picklesthe sweetness or sourness will still come through.
What if I Only Have a Small Jar of Pickles?
Can you add less or more pesto to your pickles?
If you use a 16-ounce jar of pickles, add six teaspoons of pesto instead of nine.
(Recipe is below.)
But it’s possible for you to add more pesto to taste, too!
If you arent sure which store-bought pickles to buy, we did the shopping for you.
Try some of ourfavoritesthat include everything from store brands to local favorites.
Do I Have To Use Prepared Jarred Pickles or Pesto?
If you want to make your own pesto, try our Winter Greens Pesto orTurnip Green Pesto.
To make your own pickles, we suggest thisbread-and-butter pickle recipe.
Pesto does contain nuts (usually cashews or pine nuts) and dairy (cheese).
But it’s nearly.
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Why nine teaspoons instead of three tablespoons?
Using a teaspoon instead of a tablespoon makes it easier to access pesto in the usually-smaller mouthed jars.
What Can You Do With Pesto Pickles?
Otherwise, use them just like regular pickles in recipes and on sandwiches.
Or serve them in place of pickles on a charcuterie board.
