Pecan Parsley Pepper Pesto

Pasta Sauce - Side Dish

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.

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Total: 10 mins

Servings: 32

Yield: 5 cups

Pecan Parsley Pepper Pesto

Ingredients

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

Chef John's Penne with Vodka Sauce

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

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.

Nutritional Information

Pecan Parsley Pepper Pesto

Servings Per Recipe:32

Calories: 195.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1.8g 4%

Carbohydrates: 2.1g 1%

Dietary Fiber: 1g 4%

Sugars: 0.3g

Fat: 20.5g 32%

Saturated Fat: 2.9g 15%

Cholesterol: 2.2mg 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 337.4IU 7%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.5mg 4%

Vitamin C: 8mg 13%

Folate: 7.9mcg 2%

Calcium: 41.6mg 4%

Iron: 0.5mg 3%

Magnesium: 11.6mg 4%

Potassium: 58.7mg 2%

Sodium: 97.8mg 4%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 5%

Calories From Fat: 184.9

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.