Basil Walnut Pesto

Name: Basil Walnut Pesto
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 cup (almost)
Ingredients: 1 1/2 ounces (45g) basil leaves; 1/2 cup (45g) grated parmesan cheese; 1 small clove garlic; zest of 1/2 lemon; 2 teaspoons lemon juice; 1/3 cup (33g) walnuts; 1/4 cup (50g) olive oil; salt and pepper

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Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings
1 cup (almost)
Calories
786 kcal
Course
Condiments
Cuisine
Italian

Basil Walnut Pesto

Yael Holden

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This delightful recipe is easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 1/2 ounces (45g) basil leaves this about 3-4 loosely packed cups or 2 well-packed cups
1/2 cup (45g) grated parmesan cheese
1 small clove garlic
zest of 1/2 lemon
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/3 cup (33g) walnuts
1/4 cup (50g) olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Add walnuts, parmesan, lemon zest, and garlic into a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped.
Add basil leaves and pulse until finely chopped. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
With the food processor running at low speed, add the olive oil in a slow and steady stream until the oil is incorporated.
Season to taste with salt and pepper. If you'd like your pesto sauce thinner, just add more olive oil.
Serve and enjoy!

Notes

For a more pronounced nutty flavor, you can toast the walnuts first in a dry pan for a minute or so over low heat until lightly browned and fragrant. Transfer them quickly from the pan to the food processor - they can burn quickly.
Calories = the whole recipe (a little over 3/4 cup). This is only an estimate!