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Fresh Homemade Parsley Pesto


  • Author: Mortadella Head
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Want to give a new spin to your homemade basil pesto? With its zesty fresh flavor, this parsley pesto recipe is a great way to give a new spin to your favorite pasta dishes and salad dressings – especially in the hot season! Here’s how to make it at home!


Ingredients

Scale

5 oz fresh parsley

4 grated pecorino cheese (you can use parmesan or a 50/50 mix, if you prefer)

6 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil

1 garlic clove, peeled and crushed

1 tbsp of either Calabrian chili flakes or lemon zest (optional – you can also use a dash of lemon juice, if you prefer)

1 tbsp Ground black pepper (optional) 

coarse salt to taste


Instructions

Wash parsley and place it in a food processor with a pinch of coarse salt and a peeled garlic clove. Alternatively, use a bowl and immersion blender.

  1. Add a small amount of olive oil and blend until smooth.
  2. Incorporate almonds, grated pecorino cheese, remaining olive oil, and any optional ingredients.
  3. Blend again until well combined.
  4. Adjust consistency by adding more olive oil if the pesto is too thick.
  5. Your pesto is now ready for use.

Notes

 Disclaimer: The nutritional information provided for this recipe is only an estimate generated with VeryWellFit’s online calculator. The accuracy of the facts listed is not and cannot be guaranteed. If you need this information for medical reasons please check with your doctor.

  • Prep Time: 10 Minutes
  • Method: Italian
  • Cuisine: Pesto

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 100 grams
  • Calories: 357
  • Sugar: 0.2
  • Sodium: 1442mg
  • Fat: 33g
  • Saturated Fat: 10.4g
  • Carbohydrates: 2.6g
  • Fiber: 1.1g
  • Protein: 16.9g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: fresh pesto, parsley almond pesto