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Walnut Pesto
Move over, traditional basil pesto, there's a new nut in town! Walnut pesto is the perfect combination of earthy, nutty goodness with just the right amount of zing. You won't want it any other way. Spread it on chicken, toss it with pasta, or even eat it by the spoonful- no judgement here!
Prep Time
10 mins
Total Time
10 mins
Servings: 4
Calories: 278 kcal
Course:
Condiments
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 3 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
- 1/3 cup walnuts
- 2 whole garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/3 cup olive oil, plus more if needed
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt to taste
Instructions
- Add the basil leaves into a food processor along with the walnuts, parmesan cheese, garlic cloves, lemon juice, and salt. Pulse until the ingredients are finely chopped but not quite a paste.
- Remove the lid and slowly pour half in the olive oil and pulse the ingredients together until it's mixed well. For a more liquid style pesto add the remainder olive oil and pulse again to mix.
- Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning as desired.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
278kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
28g
(43%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Monounsaturated Fat
15g
Cholesterol
9mg
(3%)
Sodium
492mg
(21%)
Potassium
114mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
1049IU
(21%)
Vitamin C
5mg
(6%)
Calcium
191mg
(19%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 278
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 278kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 492mg | 21% |
| Potassium | 114mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 1049IU | 21% |
| Vitamin C | 5mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 191mg | 19% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.