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Parsley Pesto

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Parsley Pesto
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Outstanding

Yield: 1/2 cup (serving size: 2 tablespoons)

Ingredients

  • 2  cups  fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
  • 2  tablespoons  toasted pine nuts
  • 1 1/2  tablespoons  grated fresh Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese
  • 1  teaspoon  extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1/4  teaspoon  salt

Preparation

Combine all ingredients in a food processor; process until smooth.

Nutritional Information

Calories:
59
Fat:
4.8g (sat 0.7g,mono 1.9g,poly 1.6g)
Protein:
2.3g
Carbohydrate:
2.8g
Fiber:
1.2g
Cholesterol:
2mg
Iron:
2.1mg
Sodium:
211mg
Calcium:
64mg
Cooking Light, JUNE 2009

Member Ratings and Reviews

5 stars

This pesto was very good. I purchased locally grown organic parsley. Perfect with the Seared Chicken Breasts from the same magazine issue. Served with Tuscan Panzanella. I will certainly make this again and I would serve the pesto to guests.06/23/09

5 stars
Suz
I really enjoyed this pesto!! I mixed it with some whole grain pasta and chicken--OUTSTANDING!! I totally recommend this parsley pesto!!!06/23/09