Basil Walnut Pesto
This simple Basil Walnut Pesto is summer in a jar. You will love how easy it is to throw together, and how many dishes you can add this to. The ingredients may be simple, but using high-quality olive oil and parmesan will really make this shine even brighter.
Servings: 4
Equipment
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1-2 garlic cloves I like more but it’s up to you
- ⅓ cup walnuts or pine nuts
- pinch of salt
- ½ cup parmigiano to taste
- ½ cup olive oil until desired consistency
Instructions
- Add the basil, garlic, and nuts of choice to a food processor. Blitz until crumbly.
- Add the grated parmesan, pinch of salt and blitz again.
- Slowly start to add in the olive oil through the spout and a little bit at a time until you have your desired consistency.
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Nutrition
Calories: 355kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 37g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 22g | Cholesterol: 9mg | Sodium: 202mg | Potassium: 93mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 733IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 180mg | Iron: 1mg
