Basil Walnut Pesto

Name: Basil Walnut Pesto
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 cup packed basil leaves (see “Keep it Green,” below); 1/2 cup toasted walnuts; 2 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated; 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 4 cloves garlic, chopped; 1/4 teaspoon salt

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To make this flavor-packed basil walnut pesto, pulse together a few ingredients in your food processor. Toss with pasta, serve as a vegetable dipper, or spread onto bread for an herbaceous grilled cheese sammie.

Submitted by Jasa

Updated on March 14, 2025

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

10 mins

Servings:

8

Yield:

1 cup

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Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

1 cup packed basil leaves (see "Keep it Green," below)
1/2 cup toasted walnuts
2 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
4 cloves garlic
1/4 teaspoon salt

Directions

Gather the ingredients.

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Combine basil, walnuts, Parmesan, oil, garlic, and salt in a food processor. Cover; process until nearly smooth. If needed, add water, a tablespoon at a time, to thin to desired consistency.

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Transfer to a bowl; cover surface of pesto with plastic wrap. Chill up to 3 days.

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Keep it Green

To create a bright green pesto, blanch basil leaves in boiling water 30 seconds. Immediately transfer to an ice bath; drain and pat dry before transferring to food processor.

To Toast Walnuts:

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread walnuts onto a baking sheet. Toast in the preheated oven until nuts start to turn golden brown and become fragrant, 8 to 10 minutes. Cool to room temperature before using.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

103	Calories
10g	Fat
1g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 103
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 10g	13%
Saturated Fat 2g	8%
Cholesterol 2mg	1%
Sodium 39mg	2%
Total Carbohydrate 1g	1%
Dietary Fiber 1g	2%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 2g	4%
Vitamin C 3mg	4%
Calcium 52mg	4%
Iron 1mg	3%
Potassium 58mg	1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Basil Walnut Pesto

Ingredients

Directions

Keep it Green

To Toast Walnuts:

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

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