Walnut Parsley Pesto

Walnut Parsley Pesto
Total Time
25 Mins
Serves
4
Serving Size
1/4 cup
Meal
Snack
Course
Snack

Total Time

Prep Time
25 Mins
Cook Time
0 Mins
Total Time
25 Mins

Nutrition

Calories
350 cal
Total Fat
35 g
Saturated Fat
5 g
Polyunsaturated Fat
14 g
Monounsaturated Fat
14 g
Cholesterol
5 mg
Sodium
50 mg
Carbohydrates
5 g
Dietary Fiber
2 g
Total Sugars
1 g
Added Sugars
0 g
Protein
7 g
Vitamin D
0 mcg
Calcium
142 mg
Iron
2 mg
Potassium
197 mg

Ingredients

  • 4 ounces California walnuts

  • 1 bunch of parsley

  • 1 clove of garlic

  • 1 ounce parmesan cheese

  • 4-6 tablespoons olive oil

Preparation

  1. Wash the parsley, pat dry and pluck off the leaves. Set aside.

  2. Peel the garlic, and chop it coarsely. Set aside.

  3. Grate the cheese. Set aside.

  4. In a blender or food processor, grind the walnuts for 3-4 minutes until the mixture becomes sticky or paste-like. As soon as the walnuts have formed a paste, add the parsley, garlic, cheese and olive oil, and blend again thoroughly.

  5. Spoon the walnut parsley pesto into a container with  a lid, seal, and store in the refrigerator until ready to use.