BASIL AND PARSLEY PESTO

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Toss this parsley pesto with pasta, spread it over sandwiches or try it in one of these creative recipes using pesto. It's also delicious stirred into an Italian-style soup, like minestrone. -Lorraine Fina Stevenski, Land O' Lakes, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 15m

Yield 1-1/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups loosely packed basil leaves
1 cup loosely packed Italian parsley
1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
2 garlic cloves
4 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1/3 cup lemon juice
2 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Place basil, parsley, almonds and garlic in a small food processor; pulse until chopped. Add lemon zest, juice, honey and salt; process until blended. Continue processing while gradually adding oil in a steady stream. Add cheese; pulse just until blended., Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week. Freeze option: Transfer pesto to ice cube trays; cover and freeze pesto until firm. Remove from trays and transfer to a resealable plastic freezer bag; return to freezer. To use, thaw cubes in refrigerator 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 148 calories, Fat 13g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 195mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

joshua kong
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This pesto is a bit too expensive for my budget.


Jameson Mee
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I'm not a huge fan of pesto, but this recipe was pretty good.


Sucaado Yaasiin
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This pesto is a great make-ahead meal. I like to make a big batch on the weekend and then use it throughout the week.


Sania Khokhar
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I've tried this pesto on several different dishes and it's always a hit.


Florine Sample Sample
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I found this pesto to be a bit bland.


Mi Bru
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This pesto is a bit too oily for my taste.


Providence Tafadzwa
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I love that this pesto is made with all-natural ingredients.


Joe Winkler
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This pesto is a great way to use up fresh herbs.


Raymond Stclair
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I've never made pesto before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. It turned out great!


RUKA VLOGS
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This pesto is easy to make and can be customized to your liking. I like to add a little bit of lemon zest for a brighter flavor.


Adrish Hayat
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I love the fresh, herbaceous flavor of this pesto.


Martin Butler
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This pesto is so delicious and versatile! I've used it on pasta, pizza, and even as a marinade for chicken. It's always a hit.