Description
Parsley pesto is a versatile sauce that can elevate your meals with fresh flavors. Here are five ways to use it.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh parsley leaves
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup nuts (pine nuts, walnuts, or almonds)
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
- Wash and dry the parsley leaves.
- Combine parsley, nuts, garlic, salt, and pepper in a food processor.
- Pulse until finely chopped.
- Slowly add olive oil while blending.
- Mix in Parmesan cheese and lemon juice.
- Store in an airtight container or use immediately.
Notes
- Use fresh parsley for best flavor.
- Adjust garlic and lemon juice to taste.
- Substitute nuts based on preference.
- Keeps refrigerated for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 5mg
Keywords: parsley pesto, pesto variations, fresh sauce, herb recipes