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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.
Prep Time
10 mins
Servings: 1 cup
Calories: 553 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- Blend until it is a pesto consistency – not too smooth, not too coarse.
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Notes
- 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
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
% 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.