Easy Walnut Basil Pesto

Name: Easy Walnut Basil Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 0.25 cup walnuts; 0.25 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 cups packed fresh basil; 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese

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Simple walnut pesto you can make in your food processor.

Recipe by Jasa

Updated on January 4, 2022

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

15 mins

Servings:

8

Yield:

1 cup pesto

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Ingredients

¼ cup walnuts
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups packed fresh basil
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Directions

Pulse walnuts, olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic in a food processor until walnuts are finely chopped. Add basil leaves a little at a time, pulsing until a smooth paste forms. Mix in Parmesan cheese.

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
Vitamin C 3mg	16%
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.