Basil Walnut Pesto

9 INGREDIENTS • 4 STEPS • 10MINS

Basil Walnut Pesto

Recipe

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A simple pesto with a kick of red pepper!

A simple pesto with a kick of red pepper!

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10MINS

Total Time

$0.80

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings

12

us / metric

80 g

Fresh Basil Leaves

3 cloves

Garlic, peeled

50 g

Parmigiano-Reggiano

60 g

Walnuts, toasted

1

Lemon, juiced, zested

1/4 tsp

Crushed Red Pepper Flakes

120 mL

Extra-Virgin Olive Oil

1/2 tsp

Freshly Ground Black Pepper

1 tsp

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories

134

Fat

13.6 g

Protein

2.4 g

Carbs

2.3 g

Garlic & Zest

Whether you hunger for healthy, fresh fare, or char-grilled "man-food", light sweets or decadent treats -- you'll find those here. Satisfying food.

http://www.garlicandzest.com

Cooking Instructions

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step 1

To the bowl of a food processor or Vitamix blender, add Fresh Basil Leaves (80 g), toasted Walnuts (60 g), Garlic (3 cloves), Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (1/4 tsp), Parmigiano-Reggiano (50 g), Lemon (1).

step 1 To the bowl of a food processor or Vitamix blender, add Fresh Basil Leaves (80 g), toasted Walnuts (60 g), Garlic (3 cloves), Crushed Red Pepper Flakes (1/4 tsp), Parmigiano-Reggiano (50 g), Lemon (1).

step 2

Pulse a few times to break down the basil.

step 2 Pulse a few times to break down the basil.

step 3

In a steady stream add Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (120 mL), pulsing until olive oil is blended into other ingredients and mixture forms a loose paste.

step 3 In a steady stream add Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (120 mL), pulsing until olive oil is blended into other ingredients and mixture forms a loose paste.

step 4

Season with Freshly Ground Black Pepper (1/2 tsp) and Kosher Salt (1 tsp). Enjoy!

step 4 Season with Freshly Ground Black Pepper (1/2 tsp) and Kosher Salt (1 tsp). Enjoy!

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