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!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 6

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)

Directions

Step 1

Thoroughly rinse and dry the parsley leaves to remove any dirt or moisture.

Step 2

Add the garlic cloves and pine nuts to a food processor and pulse until finely chopped.

Step 3

Add the parsley leaves, grated Parmesan cheese, salt, and black pepper to the food processor. Pulse a few times to combine.

Step 4

While the processor is running, slowly stream in the olive oil until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.

Step 5

Scrape down the sides of the processor bowl, add the fresh lemon juice, and pulse again to incorporate.

Step 6

Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if needed.

Step 7

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

Serving size	(697.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1626.5

Total Fat 158.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 26.9g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 11.5g
Cholesterol 40mg	0%
Sodium 2136.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 38.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 17.7g	0%
Total Sugars 8.8g
Protein 37.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 1123.2mg	0%
Iron 31.7mg	0%
Potassium 2903.8mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 82.5%

Protein: 8.6%

Carbs: 8.9%