Basil Pesto
Homemade basil pesto is an easy recipe to make with walnuts, fresh basil, garlic, olive oil & parmesan cheese. It's perfect for adding to pizza, pasta or grilled chicken dishes!
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh basil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
- 1/4 tsp kosher salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
Instructions
- Add the basil, garlic, walnuts, kosher salt and black pepper to a blender or food processor.
- Pulse for 30 seconds.
- Drizzle the olive oil through the top of the machine while turned on to low speed.
- Blend for 30 seconds or until all of the ingredients are combined.
- Add the parmesan cheese and use a spoon to mix it into the pesto.
Notes
- Pesto can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 7 days or in the freezer for 3-4 months.
- Basil stems can be used in the pesto, but make sure to remove any extra thick stems so that they don't get stuck in your blender or food processor.
- Pine nuts can be used instead of the walnuts for a more traditional pesto.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 158kcal (8%)Carbohydrates 1gProtein 1g (2%)Fat 16g (25%)Saturated Fat 2g (10%)Cholesterol 2mg (1%)Sodium 123mg (5%)Potassium 33mg (1%)Vitamin A 340mg (7%)Vitamin C 1.3mg (2%)Calcium 53mg (5%)Iron 0.4mg (2%)
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