Homemade Walnut Pesto
User Reviews
5.0
45 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Servings
12 serving
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Calories
120 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Italian-American Fussion
Homemade Walnut Pesto
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A rich, creamy, and flavorful homemade pesto sauce.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1-2 cloves garlic
- 1/3 cup walnuts
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Peel garlic cloves and remove stems from basil
- Toast your walnuts in a dry skillet over medium low heat until they just start to turn golden brown - about 7 minutes, tossing frequently
- Place basil, garlic, walnuts, parmesan cheese, and salt in a food processor
- Process until fully combine
- With the food processor running, slowly stream in olive oil - you may need to stop the food processor and scraps down the sides to be sure all the ingredients are mixed in
- Once all of the oil is added, keep the food processor running until a smooth pesto remains
- Place in an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to one week
Equipments used:
Notes
- Use pecorino romano instead of parmesan if you like it better
- Feel free to use almonds or pecans in place of walnuts
- Pour a thin layer of olive oil over top of the pesto in the jar to prevent oxidation
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1g
Calories
120kcal
(6%)
Carbohydrates
1g
(0%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
2g
(10%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
7g
Cholesterol
4mg
(1%)
Sodium
170mg
(7%)
Potassium
35mg
(1%)
Fiber
0.3g
(1%)
Sugar
0.1g
(0%)
Vitamin A
248IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
48mg
(5%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 120 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1g | |
| Calories | 120kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 1g | 0% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Cholesterol | 4mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 170mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 35mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.3g | 1% |
| Sugar | 0.1g | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 248IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 48mg | 5% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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