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Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh parsley leaves, rinsed well, roughly chopped, pressed into the measuring cup
  • 1 -2 tablespoons capers
  • 8 -10 green olives, chopped
  • ½ cup roasted hazelnuts
  • 2 -3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • ¼ teaspoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil

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Parsley Pesto

parsley pesto

Method

  • Very fresh flatleaf parsley gives the best results
  • Using a blender or food processor, blend all ingredients until a puree forms
  • It can be as fine or as grainy as you prefer
  • Taste for seasoning
  • The thickness will depend on how much parsley has been used, but the olive oil should be enough to make a thick sauce
  • Start with 2 tablespoons lemon or lime juice and taste
  • Serve on fish fillets or chicken breasts which have been lightly seasoned
  • Use with other ingredients such as hardboiled eggs, as a sandwich spread or filling, or on toast, and topped with fried or poached eggs