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In summer, we have more free time to prepare things so we don’t have to prepare them later when it’s too hot and sunny and it’s also a good time to time to take care of things that we didn’t have time to do before, like cracking all those walnuts that we have leftover from last winter. Obviously, the basil will be growing tall this summer so before we start making basil and pine nut pesto, why not make the walnut parsley pesto before it’s too late and simply refrigerate or freeze it for whenvever it’s needed ! My little trick, because I only have a small food processor is to make it in small batches like I did in this recipe (it’s the most that will fit inside my food processor) and don’t forget to add the anchovies which enhances the taste (without a fishy flavour) and the lemon juice which lightens the colour to a nice bright green ! Enjoy... :)

walnut and parsley pesto

12.07.2015

3 small jars of pesto (100 grams each)

ingredients

  • 1/2 cup walnuts (70 grams)
  • 1 ¼ cups fresh parsley leaves (45 grams)
  • 2 garlic cloves
  • 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese (55 grams)
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 tsp lemon zest
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
  • 2 anchovies
  • 2/3 cup olive oil (145 grams)

instructions

  • put the walnuts, garlic, lemon juice and zest, salt, pepper and anchovies in a food processor and pulse until smooth, then add the parsley and pulse again, and finally the grated parmesan cheese and re-combine
  • scrape down the sides and slowly add the olive oil and pulse until well mixed and incorporated
  • store in closed jars and either refrigerate for several days or freeze for several months
  • serve with warm or cold pasta or on bread as a spread