Best 7 Pecan Parsley Pepper Pesto Recipes

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Pecan Parsley Pepper Pesto is a flavorful and versatile sauce that can be used to enhance a variety of dishes. With its combination of nutty pecans, fresh parsley, spicy peppers, and aromatic basil, this pesto is sure to add a burst of flavor to your culinary creations. Whether you use it as a spread for sandwiches and wraps, a marinade for grilled meats, or a topping for pasta and vegetables, this pesto is sure to impress.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

PECAN PARSLEY PEPPER PESTO



Pecan Parsley Pepper Pesto image

Smooth and creamy, this pesto not only makes a wonderful dip, sandwich spread, or soup topping. It can also be used as a punch of color and flavor for hot or cold pasta.

Provided by souplover Sue

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes

Time 10m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups flat leaf parsley with stems
2 cups shelled pecans
2 cups extra virgin olive oil
1 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
30 pitted kalamata olives
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded
3 cloves garlic
1 lemon, juiced and zested

Steps:

  • Place the parsley, pecans, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, olives, jalapeno pepper, garlic, lemon juice, and lemon zest in the bowl of a blender or food processor, and pulse until smooth and creamy. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.9 calories, Carbohydrate 2.1 g, Cholesterol 2.2 mg, Fat 20.5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 97.8 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

PARSLEY PESTO WITH ROASTED PEPPERS



Parsley Pesto with Roasted Peppers image

Parsley stands in for basil to make a traditional pesto.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 10m

Yield about 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 cup lightly toasted pine nuts
3 cups loosely packed fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon chopped garlic
Kosher salt
1/2 cup coarsely grated Parmesan
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1/2 cup chopped roasted red peppers

Steps:

  • Put the pine nuts in a food processor and pulse until finely ground. Add the parsley, garlic and 1/4 teaspoon salt and pulse until finely chopped. Add the Parmesan and pulse to combine. With the motor running, slowly stream in the olive oil and process until combined. Transfer to a bowl and top with the roasted peppers.

PARSLEY PESTO



Parsley Pesto image

Provided by Food Network

Time 5m

Yield about 2 1/2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 cloves garlic
2 cups packed, stemmed Italian parsley
Course salt
1/4 cup walnuts
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, or to taste
2/3 cup olive oil
Salt and pepper

Steps:

  • In a food processor place the garlic, parsley, pinch salt, walnuts, and cheese. Process until they form a paste. Gradually blend in olive oil, taste adjust your seasoning if necessary. Great with pasta, poultry, vegetables and rice.

PECAN PARSLEY PEPPER PESTO



Pecan Parsley Pepper Pesto image

Smooth and creamy, this pesto not only makes a wonderful dip, sandwich spread, or soup topping. It can also be used as a punch of color and flavor for hot or cold pasta.

Provided by souplover Sue

Categories     Pasta Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups flat leaf parsley with stems
2 cups shelled pecans
2 cups extra virgin olive oil
1 cup shaved Parmesan cheese
30 pitted kalamata olives
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded
3 cloves garlic
1 lemon, juiced and zested

Steps:

  • Place the parsley, pecans, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, olives, jalapeno pepper, garlic, lemon juice, and lemon zest in the bowl of a blender or food processor, and pulse until smooth and creamy. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195.9 calories, Carbohydrate 2.1 g, Cholesterol 2.2 mg, Fat 20.5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 97.8 mg, Sugar 0.3 g

PARSLEY PESTO



Parsley Pesto image

A twist on the typical basil recipe, this pesto combines flat-leaf parsley and some mint. It's marvelous on sandwiches and pizza and, if you thin it out with a little pasta water, it's a great addition to spaghetti. Shower the dressed bowl with Parmesan and serve.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     brunch, dinner, lunch, condiments, dips and spreads, sandwiches

Time 5m

Yield About 1/2 cup / 5 ounces/ 150 g

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 garlic cloves, halved, green shoot removed, roughly chopped
Salt to taste
2 cups, tightly packed, flat-leaf parsley leaves, coarsely chopped
1 tablespoon, tightly packed, mint leaves, coarsely chopped
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, as needed
6 tablespoons freshly grated Parmesan
Freshly ground pepper (optional)

Steps:

  • Turn on a food processor fitted with the steel blade and drop in the garlic. When it is chopped and adhering to the sides of the bowl stop the machine and scrape down the bowl. Alternatively, mash with a generous pinch of salt in a mortar and pestle. Add the parsley and mint to the food processor (or to the mortar and pestle) and process until finely chopped or grind to a paste. With the machine running slowly add the olive oil and process until the mixture is smooth (or slowly work into the mixture using a mortar and pestle). Stop the machine, scrape down the sides of the bowl and add the cheese. Pulse to combine.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 1024, UnsaturatedFat 68 grams, Carbohydrate 13 grams, Fat 95 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 35 grams, SaturatedFat 24 grams, Sodium 1242 milligrams, Sugar 2 grams

LINGUINE WITH PARSLEY-PECAN PESTO SAUCE



Linguine with Parsley-Pecan Pesto Sauce image

Categories     Cheese     Herb     Nut     Pasta     Appetizer     Vegetarian     Quick & Easy     Dinner     Lunch     Parmesan     Summer     Gourmet     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added     Kosher

Yield Makes 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

1/2 cup pecans
2 cups packed fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves
3/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan (about 1 1/2 ounces)
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 pound linguine

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • On a baking sheet toast pecans in one layer in middle of oven until fragrant and one shade darker, about 7 minutes. Cool pecans and in a blender purée with parsley, Parmesan, lemon juice, and oil. Parsley-pecan pesto may be made 1 day ahead and chilled, covered.
  • In a 6-quart kettle bring 5 quarts salted water to a boil for linguine. Cook pasta in boiling water until al dente and ladle out and reserve 1 1/2 cups pasta cooking water. Drain pasta in a colander and in kettle toss with pesto, 1 cup reserved pasta cooking water, and salt and pepper to taste, adding as much of remaining ‚ cup pasta cooking water as necessary for desired consistency.

PECORINO PARSLEY PESTO



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Put this pesto on potatoes, grilled beef, chicken or our Lamb Chops.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Healthy Recipes     Gluten-Free Recipes

Time 10m

Yield Makes 1/2 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 cups fresh parsley
3/4 cup finely shredded Pecorino Romano cheese (2 ounces)
1 small garlic clove (blanched for milder flavor, if desired), coarsely chopped
1/4 cup olive oil
Ground pepper

Steps:

  • In a food processor, finely chop parsley, Pecorino, and garlic. With motor running, add oil in a thin stream; season with pepper. Refrigerate in an airtight container, up to 4 days.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 g, Fat 9 g, Protein 5 g

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use fresh parsley and pecans.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can chop the parsley and pecans by hand.
  • If you like a spicier pesto, add more pepper flakes.
  • If you're using the pesto as a pasta sauce, reserve some of the pasta water to thin out the sauce.
  • Pesto can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Conclusion:

Pecan parsley pepper pesto is a delicious and versatile condiment that can be used in a variety of dishes. It's perfect for pasta, sandwiches, salads, and pizzas. It's also a great way to use up leftover parsley and pecans.

This recipe is easy to make and only requires a few simple ingredients. It's also a great way to get your daily dose of healthy fats and antioxidants.

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