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Basil walnut pesto in a brown bowl.
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Basil Walnut Pesto

czas przygotowania5 min
czas gotowania0 min
całkowity czas5 min
porcje: 1 cup (almost)
autor: Aleksandra

składniki

  • 1 1/2 ounces (45g) basil leaves this about 3-4 loosely packed cups or 2 well-packed cups
  • 1/2 cup (45g) grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 small clove garlic
  • zest of 1/2 lemon
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1/3 cup (33g) walnuts
  • 1/4 cup (50g) olive oil
  • salt and pepper to taste

wykonanie

  • Add walnuts, parmesan, lemon zest, and garlic into a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped.
  • Add basil leaves and pulse until finely chopped. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
  • With the food processor running at low speed, add the olive oil in a slow and steady stream until the oil is incorporated.
  • Season to taste with salt and pepper. If you'd like your pesto sauce thinner, just add more olive oil.
  • Serve and enjoy!

uwagi

  • For a more pronounced nutty flavor, you can toast the walnuts first in a dry pan for a minute or so over low heat until lightly browned and fragrant. Transfer them quickly from the pan to the food processor - they can burn quickly.
  • Calories = the whole recipe (a little over 3/4 cup). This is only an estimate!

Nutrition

Kalorie: 786kcal