Walnut Pesto
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4.9
Walnut Pesto
Description
This Walnut Pesto recipe uses only six ingredients combined in a high-powered blender or food processor to create a smooth, creamy sauce. Fresh basil provides a fragrant herbal base while raw walnuts add a rich, nutty depth. Garlic infuses sharpness, and nutritional yeast lends a subtle savory note often found in traditional cheese-based pestos. Olive oil emulsifies the mixture, and salt balances the flavors.
The resulting sauce is versatile and can be applied directly to warm pasta, spread on pizza bases before adding toppings, or served as a dip for bread or vegetables. It can be used fresh or stored in the refrigerator for up to five days in a sealed container to maintain freshness.
Ingredients
- ½ cup basil fresh, tightly packed leaves
- 1 cup walnuts raw
- 1 teaspoon garlic from about 2 small cloves, minced
- ½ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a highpowered blender or food processor, combine all the ingredients and blend on high until smooth and creamy.
- Enjoy the pesto immediately or store it in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Notes
- This walnut pesto can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days to maintain its flavor and freshness.
- Use raw walnuts and fresh basil for the best flavor and texture in the pesto.
- Adjust the amount of olive oil to achieve your preferred pesto consistency, whether thicker for spreading or thinner for pasta sauce.
- Nutritional yeast adds a cheesy flavor without dairy, making this pesto suitable for dairy-free diets.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 223 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.25cup | |
| Calories | 223kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 8g | 47% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Sodium | 291mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 108mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 82IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.9
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