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Sorrel And Hazelnut Pesto
Sorrel and Hazelnut Pesto is a vibrant sauce blending the tartness of sorrel leaves with the rich, nutty flavor of ground hazelnuts and Parmesan cheese. Garlic, lemon zest, and kosher salt enhance the flavors, and olive oil creates a smooth consistency. This pesto serves well over pasta, on toasted bread, or as a condiment for grilled meats.
Prep Time
15 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
297 kcal
Course:
Main Course, Condiments, Dinner
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- ½ c hazelnut
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 clove garlic
- 2 c Sorrel Leaves
- ½ c olive oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 c Parmesan Cheese 100 grams/3 oz, grated
Instructions
- In food processor (or with mortar and pestle if you feel like it and have the extra time) process the hazelnuts and salt until the nuts are very finely ground. Add the garlic and process again until it is uniform with the nuts.
- Add the sorrel, about ½ cup at a time until it is finely ground.
- Add the oil slowly, continuing to stir or process as you pour it in.
- Stir in the lemon zest and grated parmesan and season to taste with salt. Add extra oil in you want a looser sauce.
- Serve with hot pasta like fettuccine or pappardelle, on crostini or as a condiment on white beans, grilled fish or chicken.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
297kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
4g
(1%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
29g
(45%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
(18%)
Monounsaturated Fat
19g
(95%)
Cholesterol
15mg
(5%)
Sodium
680mg
(28%)
Potassium
101mg
(2%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
546IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
161mg
(16%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 297
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 297kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 29g | 45% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 19g | 95% |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 680mg | 28% |
| Potassium | 101mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 546IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 161mg | 16% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.