Basil Walnut Pesto

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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

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Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 ounces basil this about 3-4 loosely packed cups or 2 well-packed cups, leaves, 45g
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan Cheese 45g, grated
  • 1 garlic small clove
  • lemon zest of 1/2
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup walnuts 33g
  • 1/4 cup olive oil 50g
  • salt to taste
  • black pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Add walnuts, parmesan, lemon zest, and garlic into a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped.
  2. Add basil leaves and pulse until finely chopped. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  3. With the food processor running at low speed, add the olive oil in a slow and steady stream until the oil is incorporated.
  4. Season to taste with salt and pepper. If you'd like your pesto sauce thinner, just add more olive oil.
  5. 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!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 786kcal (39%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 1cup (almost)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 786 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 786kcal 39%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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