Walnut Pesto
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4.9
225 reviews
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Walnut Pesto
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This amazing vegan pesto recipe is made with walnuts, which means is more affordable but as tasty as the original one with pine nuts. You will love it!
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Ingredients
- ½ cup of tightly packed fresh basil leaves
- 1 cup of raw walnuts
- 1 teaspoon of minced garlic from about 2 small cloves
- ½ cup olive oil
- 2 tablespoons of 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.
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Notes
- With just six ingredients, this versatile and flavorful spread/dip/sauce is great on pizza, pasta, and crostini.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
0.25cup
Calories
223kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
3g
(6%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
8g
Monounsaturated Fat
11g
Sodium
291mg
(12%)
Potassium
108mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
82IU
(2%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
18mg
(2%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition 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
225 reviews
Excellent
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