2lightly packed cups (35g) flat-leaf parsley leaves2 small bunches
1/2cupgrated (45g) parmesan cheese
3tablespoons(25g) pumpkin seeds or pistachioswalnuts/almonds/pine nuts are also great
zest grated of 1 lemon
2teaspoonslemon juice
2clovesgarlic
1/4cup+ 2 tablespoons olive oil
salt and pepperto taste
wykonanie
Add all the ingredients for the pesto except the olive oil to a food processor.
Pulse until finely chopped. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
With the food processor running at low speed, add the olive oil in a slow and steady stream until the oil is incorporated.
Season to taste with salt and pepper. If you’d like your pesto sauce thinner, just add more olive oil. If you prefer it on the thicker side, add less olive oil.
Enjoy!
uwagi
In contrary to basil pesto, which I prefer rather chunky, it's best to process parsley pesto until almost smooth. Parsley leaves are less delicate than basil leaves and when too coarsely chopped, they can be too noticeable.
For a more pronounced nutty flavor, you can toast the nuts/seeds first in a dry pan for a minute or so over low heat until lightly browned and fragrant. Transfer them quickly from the pan to the food processor – they can burn quickly.
Calories = whole recipe, about 3/4 of a cup. This is only an estimate!