WALNUT AND PARSLEY PESTO
I hope this walnut and parsley version serves as a reminder that 'pesto' is not a recipe, but a technique. The buttery walnuts temper the fire of the mashed garlic and pair beautifully with the aromatic, bittersweet parsley. Use on toasted bread, pizza or pasta, or on roasted chicken--it's that versatile!
Provided by Chef John
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Dips and Spreads Recipes
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place garlic and salt in a mortar; smash and mash with the pestle until it becomes a paste, 5 to 8 minutes. Add walnuts; mash walnuts into a paste until you reach your desired texture (coarse or smoother), another 5 to 8 minutes. Add parsley and mash to break up and blend with the walnut/garlic mixture, about 4 minutes. Add lemon juice and olive oil; stir, mash, and emulsify liquids into the mixture until it becomes very thick and well blended, 8 to 10 minutes. Taste and adjust seasonings. If mixture seems too thick, whisk in a tablespoon of water, or as needed.
- Spread on bread, use on pizza or pasta, or on roasted chicken. The taste is just like garlic butter, so use it as such.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 84.9 calories, Carbohydrate 2.4 g, Fat 8.3 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.9 g, Sodium 77.6 mg, Sugar 0.4 g
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Hector Quezada
[email protected]This is the best pesto I've ever had! The flavor is incredible and it's so easy to make. I've already made it several times and it's always a hit.
Prashan Nepal
[email protected]This pesto is delicious! I love the nutty flavor of the walnuts and the freshness of the parsley. It's also very easy to make, so it's perfect for a quick and easy meal.
Rochelle Vinson
[email protected]This pesto is incredible! The walnut and parsley combination is perfect and it's so easy to make. I've already made it several times and it's always a hit.
Sharon Chepchumba
[email protected]This pesto is so good! I used it on pasta and it was amazing. The flavor is perfect and it's so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.
Cael DeLuca
[email protected]This pesto is delicious! I love the nutty flavor of the walnuts and the freshness of the parsley. It's also very easy to make, so it's perfect for a quick and easy meal.
Mehboob Sadiq
[email protected]This pesto is amazing! The walnut and parsley combination is perfect and it's so easy to make. I've already made it several times and it's always a hit.
Mwali Mashikati
[email protected]I love this pesto! It's so flavorful and versatile. I've used it on pasta, chicken, and fish, and it's always delicious. It's also very easy to make, which is a bonus.
Hania Tariq
[email protected]This is the best pesto I've ever had! The flavor is incredible and it's so easy to make. I've already made it several times and it's always a hit.
Najmul Amin Munna
[email protected]This pesto is so good! I love the combination of walnuts and parsley. It's so flavorful and delicious. I've used it on pasta, chicken, and fish, and it's always a hit.
Ohdd Goiy
[email protected]I made this pesto last night and it was amazing! I used it on pasta and it was the perfect sauce. The flavor was so rich and flavorful. I will definitely be making this again.
Deron J vybzs
[email protected]This pesto is delicious! I love the nutty flavor of the walnuts and the freshness of the parsley. It's also very easy to make, so it's perfect for a quick and easy meal.
Mehajabin Choity
[email protected]This is my new favorite pesto recipe! The walnut and parsley combination is perfect and it's so easy to make. I've already made it several times and it's always a hit.
Judinna Dalton
[email protected]I love this pesto! It's so flavorful and versatile. I've used it on pasta, chicken, and fish, and it's always delicious. It's also very easy to make, which is a bonus.
abrar jillani
[email protected]This pesto is so good! I used it on pasta and it was amazing. The flavor is perfect and it's so easy to make. I will definitely be making this again.
Kareem Khoso
[email protected]I've made this pesto several times now and it's always a hit. My family loves the flavor and I love how easy it is to make. I usually double the recipe so I have some to freeze for later.
Selim Amr
[email protected]This walnut and parsley pesto is a delicious and versatile sauce that can be used on pasta, chicken, fish, or vegetables. I love the nutty flavor of the walnuts and the freshness of the parsley. It's also very easy to make, so it's perfect for a quic