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Basil Walnut Pesto Recipe

Basil Walnut Pesto

Basil Walnut Pesto. Add basil leaves a little at a time, pulsing until a smooth paste forms. Fresh basil and parsley, garlic, and parmesan cheese make delicious classic pesto for an easy summer dinner. Place the walnuts and garlic in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Season to taste with salt and pepper. This Basil Walnut Pesto is chock full of healthy fats, specifically from a superfood nut. To cook Basil Walnut Pesto you need 7 ingredients and 3 steps easily.

The ingredients needed to make Basil Walnut Pesto:

  • 2 of generous cups of packed sweet basil

  • 1/2 cup of walnuts (raw or toasted is fine – just depends on your preference)

  • 1/4 cup of grated Parmesan cheese

  • 1/4 cup of grated Pecorino

  • 2 of large cloves garlic, peeled

  • 1/2 cup of extra virgin olive oil

  • 1/2 teaspoon of kosher salt

Steps to make Basil Walnut Pesto:

  • Whiz basil, nuts, and garlic in food processor until they make a coarse paste.
  • Add in the cheese and oil and whiz a few seconds longer until completely incorporated.
  • That's it. Enjoy! 🙂

Add the basil leaves, salt, and pepper. How to make basil walnut pesto Add the fresh basil leaves to a blender or food processor first. Top the basil with the lemon zest, red pepper flakes, garlic, freshly grated cheese, and toasted walnuts last. (You want to add the walnuts last so that they weigh down the basil leaves and help to push them towards the blades of the blender. Basil Pesto with walnuts can be served like a dip on crackers or bread, and it can also liven up any pasta dish. In addition to a simple sip, pesto sauce is also delicious with fish and chicken.

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