Ingredients
2 cups fresh parsley, packed
1/2 cup walnuts
1 clove garlic
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Add parsley, walnuts, garlic, parmesan, and olive oil to a food processor.
- Blend on high until smooth and well combined.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper.
- Serve immediately or store for later use.
Notes
Swap walnuts for pine nuts, almonds, or pistachios.
Add lemon juice for brightness or red pepper flakes for heat.
Blend in ricotta or Greek yogurt for a creamier pesto.
Use tender parsley stems—they blend easily.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 tablespoon
- Calories: Approx. 70
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 1g
- Cholesterol: 2mg
