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Basil Pesto with Walnuts
Basil Pesto with Walnuts combines fresh basil leaves and chopped walnuts blended with garlic, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil into a creamy, flavorful sauce. The walnuts provide a slightly different nutty flavor compared to traditional pine nuts. This pesto is versatile as a sauce for pasta, a spread, or a topping that adds fresh herbaceous notes and rich texture to various dishes.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings:
1
cup
Calories:
196 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
American
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.
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Nutrition Information
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%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1 cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 196
% 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.