Parsley Pesto Useful for Many Dishes
Bright, herbaceous, and bursting with flavor, this versatile Parsley Pesto is your go-to sauce for elevating countless dishes. Made with fresh parsley leaves, garlic, pine nuts, grated Parmesan, and a zest of lemon juice, this vibrant pesto is as easy to prepare as it is delicious. With just 10 minutes of prep time and a quick whirl in the food processor, you'll have a velvety, nutty, and citrusy spread that can be used as a pasta sauce, sandwich spread, or a drizzle over roasted veggies. Packed with nutrients and rich in texture, this homemade parsley pesto is a delightful twist on the traditional basil version and keeps beautifully in the fridge for up to a week. Perfect for those craving fresh, bold flavors!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh parsley leaves (packed)
- 2 cloves Garlic cloves
- 0.25 cups Pine nuts
- 0.5 cups Grated Parmesan cheese
- 0.5 cups Extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Fresh lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper (freshly ground)
Instructions
Thoroughly rinse and dry the parsley leaves to remove any dirt or moisture.
Add the garlic cloves and pine nuts to a food processor and pulse until finely chopped.
Add the parsley leaves, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper to the food processor. Pulse a few times to combine.
While the processor is running, slowly stream in the olive oil until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
Scrape down the sides of the processor bowl, add the fresh lemon juice, and pulse again to incorporate.
Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.
Transfer the pesto to a clean jar or container. If not using immediately, cover with a thin layer of olive oil to prevent oxidation and store in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1626 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 158.2 g | 203% | |
| Saturated Fat | 26.9 g | 134% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.5 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 40 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 2137 mg | 93% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 38.2 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.7 g | 63% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.8 g | ||
| Protein | 37.1 g | 74% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 1123 mg | 86% | |
| Iron | 31.7 mg | 176% | |
| Potassium | 2904 mg | 62% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
