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🍽️ Fresh Parsley and Walnut Pesto

412 kcal · 30 min · 4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 bunch parsley (approx. 30 g)
• 80 g walnut kernels
• 2 garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp grape seed oil
• 100 ml olive oil
• 2 tbsp freshly grated Parmesan
• salt
• pepper (from the mill)
• 1 dash lemon juice

Instructions

1. 1. Thoroughly wash the fresh parsley under running water.
2. 2. Pluck the green leaves from the stems and gently pat them dry with a kitchen towel.
3. 3. Place the dry parsley leaves, walnuts, peeled garlic, grapeseed oil, and a splash of olive oil into a blender.
4. 4. Blend the ingredients until they are finely chopped.
5. 5. Slowly pour in more olive oil until the mixture reaches a creamy, smooth consistency.
6. 6. Stir the grated Parmesan cheese into the pesto.
7. 7. Finally, season the pesto to taste with salt, black pepper, and a squeeze of lemon juice.

Nutrition per serving

• kcal: 412
• Protein: 5 g · Fett/Fat: 43 g · Carbs: 2 g