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A glass bowl of parsley lemon pesto sauce.
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5 from 6 votes

Parsley Lemon Pesto Recipe

This parsley lemon pesto with walnuts is easy to make and rich yet refreshing. It's delicious tossed with pasta, used as a pizza sauce, or spread in sandwiches.
Prep Time10 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: sauce
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 174kcal

Equipment

  • Blender or food processor

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh parsley
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 1/2 cup walnuts
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • Optional addition: a pinch of freshly grated lemon zest.

Instructions

  • Add the fresh parsley, walnuts, extra virgin olive oil, garlic clove, lemon juice, salt, and pepper to a food processor or blender.
  • Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides of the food processor or blender as necessary.
  • Toss with pasta, use as a pizza sauce, drizzle on roasted vegetables, etc.

Notes

  • Store this parsley lemon pesto in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.

Nutrition

Serving: 2Tablespoons | Calories: 174kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Sodium: 154mg | Potassium: 120mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 1266IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg