Italian

Basil and Parsley Pesto takes 10 minutes to prepare.

Basil and Parsley Pesto takes several minutes to cook.

Basil and Parsley Pesto makes 36 servings.

The ingredients for Basil and Parsley Pesto are:

1 cup fresh basil leaves (about 40)
1/2 cup fresh flat leaf parsley
2 tbsp. shredded parmesan cheese
1 oz. raw unsalted almonds (substitute walnuts or pine nuts according to preference)
2 cloves garlic
pinch black pepper
1/3 cup Extra Virgin olive oil

Here is how you make Basil and Parsley Pesto:

In food processor or blender, chop almonds and garlic. Add basil, parsley, black pepper and parmesan cheese, process until paste forms. Scrape down bowl, process while drizzling olive oil to reach desired consistency. Keep stored in air tight container. It's helpful to put a thin layer of olive oil over pesto to maintain color and freshness (not included in calorie count)Serving Size:?Makes 3/4 cup pesto or 36 teaspoon servings

The nutritional information for Basil and Parsley Pesto is:

• Servings Per Recipe: 36
• Amount Per Serving
• Calories: 26.3

• Total Fat: 2.8 g
• Cholesterol: 0.2 mg
• Sodium: 5.2 mg
• Total Carbs: 0.3 g
• Dietary Fiber: 0.1 g
• Protein: 0.3 g

Basil and Parsley Pesto is Italian cuisine.