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Basil Walnut Pesto

7 INGREDIENTS • 5 STEPS • 15MINS

Basil Walnut Pesto

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Get the recipe here for a quick Basil Walnut Pesto, then smear it on crostini and top with fresh plum tomatoes and mozzarella -- what a treat!
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Get the recipe here for a quick Basil Walnut Pesto, then smear it on crostini and top with fresh plum tomatoes and mozzarella -- what a treat!
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The Local Taste
I'm Lindsay, a Nashville-based food blogger. Local foods and healthy vegetarian recipes inspire me.
https://www.sidechef.com/

15MINS

Total Time

$4.61

Cost Per Serving

Ingredients

Servings
2
us / metric
Parmesan Cheese
1/3 cup
Walnut
1 1/2 cups
Walnuts
Garlic
4 cloves
Garlic, peeled
Salt
1 tsp

Nutrition Per Serving

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Calories
1681
Fat
173.3 g
Protein
20.1 g
Carbs
22.6 g
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Cooking Instructions

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step 1
Peel the Garlic (4 cloves). Grate the Parmesan Cheese (1/3 cup).
step 1 Peel the Garlic (4 cloves). Grate the Parmesan Cheese (1/3 cup).
step 2
Blend the Fresh Basil Leaves (3 cups), chopped Walnuts (1 1/2 cups), grated parmesan cheese, and garlic in a food processor.
step 2 Blend the Fresh Basil Leaves (3 cups), chopped Walnuts (1 1/2 cups), grated parmesan cheese, and garlic in a food processor.
step 3
Slowly add in Olive Oil (1 cup) while food processor is blending other ingredients. Blend until it reaches a sauce-like consistency.
step 3 Slowly add in Olive Oil (1 cup) while food processor is blending other ingredients. Blend until it reaches a sauce-like consistency.
step 4
Season with Salt (1 tsp) and Ground Black Pepper (1/2 tsp).
step 4 Season with Salt (1 tsp) and Ground Black Pepper (1/2 tsp).
step 5
Serve with my homemade whole wheat pasta and enjoy!
step 5 Serve with my homemade whole wheat pasta and enjoy!

Tags

American
Gluten-Free
Lunch
Keto
Snack
Low-Carb
Shellfish-Free
Dinner
Vegetarian
Italian
Sauces & Dressings
Vegetables
Spreads & Dips
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