Ingredients
3/4 cup(s)
walnuts
4
garlic cloves
4 cup(s)
fresh basil leaves
1 cup(s)
extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for topping
1 cup(s)
freshly grated Parmesan cheese
salt and pepper to taste
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Directions 6 steps | 5 Minutes
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Measure and prep all ingredients.
Step 2
Place the walnuts on a baking sheet and toast for 5-7 minutes.
Step 3
In the bowl of a food processor, place the toasted walnuts, garlic, basil, salt and pepper. Process until finely chopped.
Step 4
With the machine running, slowly add the olive oil.
Step 5
Stir in the Parmesan cheese and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper.
Step 6
Use immediately or store in an airtight container. If stored in an airtight container, top the pesto with a layer of extra-virgin olive oil before placing on the lid. Enjoy!
Notes:
- This walnut pesto is great for pesto eggs.
Nutrition Per Serving
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CALORIES
319
FAT
32.1 g
PROTEIN
7.2 g
CARBS
1.6 g
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