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Parsley pesto

The easiest parsley pesto made with simple ingredients and ready in only 2 minutes! You can use this pesto in so many ways from pasta, with fish or chicken, in salads, sandwiches or as a dip. It's the easiest way to add a ton of flavor to your food!

Prep Time
2 mins
Total Time
2 mins
Servings: 1 cup (enough to serve 4 with pasta)
Course: Condiments
Cuisine: Italian

Ingredients

  • 2 oz (60g) flat leaf parsley ( 2 large handfuls)
  • 1 heaped tbsp pine nuts
  • 1 squeeze lemon juice (around 1 tsp)
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 1 tbsp parmigiano reggiano or pecorino cheese freshly grated
  • 4 tbsp olive oil extra virgin

Instructions

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  1. Place all ingredients in a bowl and blitz until smooth with an immersion blender.
  2. If using a mortar and pestle add it to the mortar and pound until smooth. Season and use as required.

Notes

  • Nutrition Facts Parsley pesto Amount Per Serving Calories 547 Calories from Fat 522 % Daily Value* Fat 58g89%Saturated Fat 8g50%Cholesterol 3mg1%Sodium 115mg5%Potassium 332mg9%Carbohydrates 5g2%Fiber 1g4%Protein 3g6% Vitamin A 5055IU101%Vitamin C 80.8mg98%Calcium 142mg14%Iron 4mg22% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
  • Calories 547
  • Calories from Fat 522
  • % Daily Value*
  • Fat 58g
  • 89%
  • Saturated Fat 8g
  • 50%
  • Cholesterol 3mg
  • 1%
  • Sodium 115mg
  • 5%
  • Potassium 332mg
  • 9%
  • Carbohydrates 5g
  • 2%
  • Fiber 1g
  • 4%
  • Protein 3g
  • 6%
  • Vitamin A 5055IU
  • 101%
  • Vitamin C 80.8mg
  • 98%
  • Calcium 142mg
  • 14%
  • Iron 4mg
  • 22%
  • Yes, you can freeze pesto. Transfer it into an ice cube tray or store it in small plastic containers and freeze for up to 6 months.
  • Toss with you favourite pasta
  • Spread on the base of a sandwich
  • Toss with spinach and serve as a side
  • Toss with any salad for extra flavour
  • Serve with roast chicken or grilled fish