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Spicy Vegan Parsley Pesto
Nutritious, full of flavor, and so easy to make, this vegan parsley pesto is made with jalapenos, garlic, walnuts, and fresh lemon. Amazing on everything from sandwiches to pasta! Nut-free and oil-free options.
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 132 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1 large bunch flat leaf parsley (about 1.5 cups packed), ends trimmed, roughly chopped Include most of the stems.
- 1 to 2 large jalapeños I used 2, with most of the seeds removed.
- ½ cup raw walnut halves Sub ⅓ cup pumpkin seeds for nut-free.
- 3 cloves garlic
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice (about 1 large lemon)
- scant ½ teaspoon Fine sea salt, to taste
- up to ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil Omit for oil-free and add 2 to 3 tablespoon water for consistency.
Instructions
- Prepare the jalapenos: this is where you decide the level of spiciness. I like to remove most of the seeds from both jalapenos for a mild pesto. You can also reserve some of the seeds, and add them after blending if you decide you want it spicier.
- Combine jalapenos, garlic, and walnuts in the bowl of a food processor. Process until broken down into a sticky crumb texture. Add parsley, lemon juice, and salt, and process until fully incorporated.
- With the food processor running, drizzle in 3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil (or water for oil-free). Taste and adjust salt/spice as desired. Transfer to a storage container and refrigerate until ready to use.
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Notes
- Refrigerate pesto in a small airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Similar to basil pesto, parsley pesto can be frozen for longer storage.
- Nutrition facts include 3 tablespoons of olive oil.
Nutrition Information
Calories
132kcal
(7%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Cholesterol
0mg
(0%)
Sodium
153mg
(6%)
Potassium
132mg
(4%)
Fiber
1.5g
(6%)
Vitamin A
970IU
(19%)
Vitamin C
20mg
(22%)
Calcium
30mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 132
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 132kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 153mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 132mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.5g | 6% |
| Vitamin A | 970IU | 19% |
| Vitamin C | 20mg | 22% |
| Calcium | 30mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.