Description
This vibrant Parsley Pesto is a fresh and flavorful twist on traditional pesto, made with Italian parsley, walnuts, parmesan cheese, and garlic. Perfect for spreading on sandwiches, tossing with pasta, or drizzling over pizza and roasted veggies.
Ingredients
- 2 cups packed Italian parsley
- ¼ cup walnuts
- ⅓ cup fancy shredded parmesan cheese
- 2 cloves garlic
- ⅔ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1 to 2 teaspoons berbere blend (optional)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine parsley, walnuts, parmesan cheese, garlic, olive oil, berbere blend (if using), salt, and pepper.
- Process until smooth and completely combined, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
- Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Notes
- For a milder pesto, omit the berbere blend or reduce to taste.
- This pesto can be frozen in ice cube trays and stored in freezer bags for later use.
- Try substituting parsley with half basil or other leafy greens for a flavor variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 101
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 36mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 0g
- Cholesterol: 1mg
