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
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