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Basil Walnut Pesto

Name: Basil Walnut Pesto
Ingredients: 0.5 cup walnut halves or pieces, toasted; 2 medium garlic cloves; 2 cups lightly packed basil leaves; 1 cup lightly packed parsley leaves; 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese; 0.5 cup extra virgin olive oil; 0.25 cup water; 0.25 teaspoon pepper; 1 pinch Kosher salt, as desired

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Fresh basil and parsley, garlic, and parmesan cheese make delicious classic pesto for an easy summer dinner.

Recipe by Oster Versa

Published on July 2, 2014

5

Servings:

10

Yield:

1 1/3 cup

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Ingredients

½ cup walnut halves or pieces, toasted
2 medium garlic cloves
2 cups lightly packed basil leaves
1 cup lightly packed parsley leaves
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
½ cup extra virgin olive oil
¼ cup water
¼ teaspoon pepper
1 pinch Kosher salt, as desired

Directions

Combine walnuts and garlic in Oster® Versa® Performance Blender; PULSE on HIGH 2 to 3 times to chop finely.
Add remaining ingredients; select programmed DIP/SALSA setting.
If necessary PULSE on HIGH 5 to 6 times to combine.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

154	Calories
16g	Fat
2g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 154
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16g	20%
Saturated Fat 2g	12%
Cholesterol 2mg	1%
Sodium 75mg	3%
Total Carbohydrate 2g	1%
Dietary Fiber 1g	3%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 2g
Vitamin C 10mg	49%
Calcium 53mg	4%
Iron 1mg	5%
Potassium 90mg	2%

* 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.