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Chive and Parsley Pesto

Chive and Parsley Pesto ~ Don't save it just for pasta, use it on fish, chicken, sandwiches, burgers, or slather it on fresh baked bread. 

Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 476 kcal
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Italian , American

Ingredients

  • 1 packed cup of fresh parsley leaves small stems are ok, but remove larger ones
  • 2 packed cups fresh chives rough chopped
  • 1 clove peeled garlic
  • Juice of 1 lemon 2-3 Tbsp
  • a handful of walnuts toast them in a 350F oven for 10 minutes for more flavor
  • 1 Tbsp grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup olive oil more if needed
  • 1/2 tsp salt
pasta
  • 1 lb Spaghetti

Instructions

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  1. Put the pesto ingredients in a food processor and pulse until broken down. Scrape down the sides of the container, then process until smooth. Scrape down the sides of the container again as necessary. Process in the olive oil until the pesto loosens into a sauce consistency. Taste and adjust any of the ingredients to your liking.
  2. Meanwhile cook the pasta in plenty of salted water just until al dente. Toss with a generous amount of pesto, and serve immediately.

Nutrition Information

Calories 476kcal (24%) Carbohydrates 57g (19%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 23g (35%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Polyunsaturated Fat 5g Monounsaturated Fat 14g Cholesterol 1mg (0%) Sodium 214mg (9%) Potassium 196mg (6%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 37IU (1%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 30mg (3%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 476

% Daily Value*

Calories 476kcal 24%
Carbohydrates 57g 19%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 23g 35%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5g 29%
Monounsaturated Fat 14g 70%
Cholesterol 1mg 0%
Sodium 214mg 9%
Potassium 196mg 4%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 37IU 1%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 30mg 3%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.