Fresh Basil Walnut Pesto
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
8 mins
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Total Time
13 mins
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Servings
1 cup
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Calories
709 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Italian
Fresh Basil Walnut Pesto
Description
This pesto recipe combines packed fresh basil leaves with toasted walnuts, garlic cloves (which may be toasted for a milder flavor), rock salt, crushed black pepper, freshly squeezed lime juice, and extra virgin olive oil. Ingredients are processed together until roughly blended to retain some texture. The lime juice adds a bright acidity that sets this pesto apart from traditional versions using lemon.
The sauce can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator, where it keeps for several weeks. It lends itself to use in pasta dishes, as a spread, or a flavorful addition to various cooked dishes. Toasting the walnuts and garlic rounds their flavor and adds depth.
Ingredients
- 2 cup basil tightly packed, fresh leaves
- ¾ cup walnuts toasted
- 10 cloves garlic toasted, optional
- 1 teaspoon rock salt
- 1 tablespoon crushed black pepper
- lime juice of 1
- ½ to ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Place all ingredients in a food processor or blender and blend into coarse sauce.
- Store in air tight container and refrigerate it.
- It will last for few weeks.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 1cup
Amount Per Serving
Calories 709 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0g | |
| Calories | 709kcal | 35% |
| Carbohydrates | 31g | 10% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 62g | 95% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 2343mg | 98% |
| Potassium | 648mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 7g | 28% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 2530IU | 51% |
| Vitamin C | 19.1mg | 21% |
| Calcium | 248mg | 25% |
| Iron | 4.6mg | 26% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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