Walnut Sage Pesto
User Reviews
4.7
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
16
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Calories
82 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Italian
Walnut Sage Pesto
Description
This Walnut Sage Pesto blends fresh sage and parsley leaves with toasted walnuts and garlic, creating an earthy, aromatic foundation. Lemon juice and zest add a fresh citrus note that brightens the mixture, while salt and black pepper season it simply. The olive oil, slowly incorporated, emulsifies the sauce giving it a smooth, rich texture. Finally, freshly grated Parmesan cheese adds savory umami and richness, balancing the herbs and nuts.
The toasted walnuts provide a deep, buttery flavor base that complements the pungent sage and fresh parsley. The lemon contributes a lively tanginess, making the pesto bright and complex without overpowering the herbs. This versatile sauce is ideal for drizzling over pasta, spreading on bread, or using as a finishing touch for roasted vegetables and grilled meats.
Toasting the walnuts before blending enhances the nuttiness significantly. The pesto can be stored in the refrigerator for up to a week, maintaining its fresh flavors. Adjust the oil quantity slightly for desired consistency.
Ingredients
- 1 cup sage fresh leaves
- 1 cup parsley fresh
- 3-4 cloves garlic
- ½ cup walnuts toasted
- 2 tablespoon lemon juice fresh
- lemon zest of one
- ½ teaspoon salt or kosher salt, sea salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ½ cup Parmesan Cheese freshly grated
Instructions
- In a food processor, pulse sage and parsley leaves, garlic, walnuts, lemon juice and zest, salt and pepper until smooth.
- With motor running, slowly pour in olive oil.
- Turn off motor and stir in Parmesan cheese
- Store in the fridge for up to a week
Notes
- Toast walnuts gently in a skillet over medium-low heat until fragrant to enhance flavor before blending.
- Store pesto covered in the fridge for up to one week to maintain freshness and flavor.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 16Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 82 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 2g | |
| Calories | 82kcal | 4% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 2mg | 1% |
| Sodium | 97mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 63mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 460IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 5.8mg | 6% |
| Calcium | 60mg | 6% |
| Iron | 0.9mg | 5% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.7
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