Basil Pesto with Walnuts
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
1 cup
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Calories
196 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
American
Basil Pesto with Walnuts
Description
The recipe begins by pulsing fresh basil and chopped walnuts together until they break down but still retain some texture. Garlic and Parmesan cheese are added next and blended into the herb-nut mixture. The process involves occasionally stopping to scrape down the sides to ensure even mixing. Olive oil is slowly incorporated while blending to create an emulsified sauce. Seasoning with salt and black pepper completes the pesto.
This preparation results in a bright green pesto with a balanced nutty and cheesy flavor accented by garlic. The chopped walnuts lend a slightly different richness than typical pine nut pesto, while the Parmesan adds savory depth. This basil pesto is fresh and adaptable for use as a pasta sauce, a spread on bread, or an addition to grilled meats and vegetables.
The recipe uses common fresh ingredients and straightforward blending steps, making it easy to prepare at home. It showcases how swapping walnuts into a classic basil pesto creates a unique variation worth trying.
Ingredients
- 2 cups basil packed
- 1/3 cup walnuts chopped
- 1/2 cup parmesan-reggiano cheese
- 3- 4 garlic chopped, large cloves
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Put the basil and walnuts in the bowl of a food processor (or any high powered blender). Pulse until the leaves and nuts are broken down. Add the garlic and cheese and blend until incorporated into the basil mixture. You may need to stop the blender and scrape down the sides with a rubber spatula a couple of times.
- Slowly add the oil while the processor is on to emulsify. Add salt and pepper to taste.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 196 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 196kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 15g | 88% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 173mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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