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Basil Pesto with Walnuts
Simple pesto sauce made with fresh basil blended with walnuts. Super versatile sauce from a dip to a condiment on protein dish.
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 large garlic cloves chopped
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- salt and 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
Cholesterol
9mg
(3%)
Sodium
173mg
(7%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 1cup
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.