Parsley Pesto

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Servings

    1 cup

  • Calories

    553 kcal

  • Course

    Condiments

  • Cuisine

    Italian

Parsley Pesto

Parsley pesto is a delicious twist on traditional basil pesto. Made with parsley, garlic, pine nuts, lemon juice, Parmesan, extra virgin olive oil, salt, and pepper. It’s great on pasta, sandwiches, pizza, and meat.

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Ingredients

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  • 2 large handfuls Parsley
  • 2 big cloves of garlic or 4 small cloves of garlic
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper optional
  • 1 heaped tablespoon pine nuts
  • 2 tablespoons Parmesan Cheese
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
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Instructions

  1. Choose fresh green parsley leaves, and discard any yellow and wilted leaves. Pluck leaves from the stem, if the stem is tender, you can leave it on.
  2. Place parsley leaves in a large bowl of water. Rinse it well, and allow the leaves to sit in a bowl of water for a few minutes so the dirt can settle at the bottom. Gently remove leaves, shake off excess water, and place it on a kitchen towel to drain excess water.
  3. To the hand blender jar or food processor add 2 large handfuls of parsley leaf, garlic, salt, pepper, pine nuts, lemon juice, Parmesan, and EVOO.
  4. Blend until it is a pesto consistency – not too smooth, not too coarse.

Notes

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  • Nutritional Info – Please keep in mind that the nutritional information provided is only a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on the products used.
  • I prefer flat-leaf parsley over curly-leaf parsley. It has a robust flavor and smoother mouthfeel than curly leaf. For milder flavor, use curly-leaf parsley.
  • For budget-friendly option use walnuts instead of pine nuts.
  • Pesto consistency can be adjusted depending on where you want to use it. Keep is slightly coarse and thick if you want to use it as a spread on sandwich.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 553kcal (28%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 59g (91%) Saturated Fat 9g (45%) Polyunsaturated Fat 6g Monounsaturated Fat 42g Cholesterol 7mg (2%) Sodium 1326mg (55%) Potassium 63mg (2%) Fiber 0.4g (2%) Sugar 0.3g (1%) Vitamin A 250IU (5%) Vitamin C 6mg (7%) Calcium 136mg (14%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1cup

Amount Per Serving

Calories 553 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 553kcal 28%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 4g 8%
Fat 59g 91%
Saturated Fat 9g 45%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6g 35%
Monounsaturated Fat 42g 210%
Cholesterol 7mg 2%
Sodium 1326mg 55%
Potassium 63mg 1%
Fiber 0.4g 2%
Sugar 0.3g 1%
Vitamin A 250IU 5%
Vitamin C 6mg 7%
Calcium 136mg 14%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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