Pecan Parsley Pepper Pesto Recipe
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Pecan Parsley Pepper Pesto

"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."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 3.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (5)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Ready In:
10 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 5 cups
 

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

Directions

  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 open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 196 | Total Fat: 20.5g | Cholesterol: 2mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 25, 2009 by sarita166   view full review
I tried six recipes from this site and this was my least favorite. Not enough flavor. Very...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 3, 2011 by taras1   view full review
This is a customized version. sorry not in right place. I sauteed a large minced onion with...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2011 by Soup Lover-Sue Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
sarita166-I'd like to know what you tired, and what you liked. Its hard to imagine that this...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 12, 2011 by RITESONG   view full review
I kept adding more of this and that but it just never tasted very good. Also kind of a bad color.
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 3.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 11, 2011 by dhart67   view full review
This is a fabulous pesto. I didn't change a thing and it was delicious!

 

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