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basil walnut pesto in a small bowl garnished with fresh basil
5 from 4 votes

Basil Walnut Pesto

This basil walnut pesto is a light version of classic basil pesto. It is super easy to make, tastes great, and can be used for a variety of pasta dishes!
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Italian-Inspired
Keyword: basil pesto, basil walnut pesto, quick pesto
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 158kcal

Equipment

  • Food processor

Ingredients

  • ½ cup walnuts
  • 1 - 2 garlic cloves peeled
  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves
  • ¼ cup parmesan cheese
  • ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 ½ tablespoon fresh lemon juice more to taste
  • salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions

  • Add all ingredients to a food processor.
  • Blend until the pesto is creamy. Serve with pasta and enjoy!

Notes

  • Consistency: If you prefer an even creamier pesto, add more olive oil through the feed tube until the pesto has the right consistency.
  • Parmesan: You can add more parmesan cheese if you want to. I love the recipe as it is, but some people prefer more cheese. So feel free to adjust the recipe to your taste!

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 158kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 41mg | Potassium: 79mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 444IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 1mg