Easy Vegan Parsley Pesto With Hazelnuts
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
217 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Condiments
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Cuisine
Italian
Easy Vegan Parsley Pesto With Hazelnuts
Description
Easy Vegan Parsley Pesto With Hazelnuts starts with hazelnuts and garlic finely ground to build a rich, nutty base. Fresh parsley is then processed until finely chopped, lending its distinct bright green color and fresh herbal notes. Olive oil is added to emulsify the mixture, resulting in a smooth, spreadable texture. Nutritional yeast contributes a subtle savory depth reminiscent of cheese, while salt and black pepper enhance the overall flavor. The preparation allows some control over consistency by adjusting the amount of oil added.
The resulting pesto offers a balanced combination of nutty and herbal flavors with a smooth yet slightly textured mouthfeel. The use of hazelnuts instead of pine nuts provides a different but complementary crunch and richness. It can be stirred into hot pasta, spread on sandwiches, or dolloped on vegetables to add herbaceous brightness without dairy.
This simple recipe yields a flavorful vegan sauce that highlights parsley's freshness alongside hazelnut's warmth. It requires just a food processor and only minutes to prepare, making it accessible for a quick ingredient boost to many dishes.
Ingredients
- ⅓ c hazelnut
- 1 clove garlic
- 1.5 c parsley
- ½ c extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tablespoon nutritional yeast
- ½ teaspoon salt to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Put hazelnuts and garlic in bowl of food processor. Process until nuts and garlic are finely ground. (Approx. 1 minute depending how powerful your processor is.)
- Add parsley and process again until finely ground. Scrape down sides midway through if needed. ( Approx. 30-60 seconds)
- Pour in olive oil and pulse until mixed.
- Add nutritional yeast and salt, pulse until combined and season with extra salt and pepper if needed, to taste.
Notes
- Process the parsley to your preferred texture before adding olive oil to make blending easier.
- Adjust olive oil quantity to change pesto thickness and consistency.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 217 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 217kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 22g | 34% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 16g | 80% |
| Sodium | 9mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 181mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1265IU | 25% |
| Vitamin C | 21mg | 23% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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