Walnut Pesto
- Prepare Ingredients:
- In a food processor, combine the walnuts, fresh basil, garlic, grated Parmesan, and salt.
- Process:
- Pulse the mixture until it forms a coarse puree. You may need to scrape down the sides of the bowl a couple of times to ensure even processing.
- Add Olive Oil:
- With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil. Continue processing until the pesto reaches a smooth consistency.
- Store:
- Transfer the pesto to an airtight jar, preferably an opaque one to protect it from light. To prevent the surface from browning, cover the pesto with a thin layer of olive oil.
- Refrigerate:
- Store the pesto in the refrigerator. For the best flavor, use it within a week.
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Ingredients:
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2cups basil leaves fresh | |
2cloves garlic | |
1cup olive oil | |
3tablespoons parmesan cheese freshly grated | |
1pinch sea salt | |
3tablespoons walnuts |
Directions
1.
Prepare Ingredients
In a food processor, combine the walnuts, fresh basil, garlic, grated Parmesan, and salt.
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2.
Process
Pulse the mixture until it forms a coarse puree. You may need to scrape down the sides of the bowl a couple of times to ensure even processing.
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3.
Add Olive Oil
With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil. Continue processing until the pesto reaches a smooth consistency.
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4.
Store
Transfer the pesto to an airtight jar, preferably an opaque one to protect it from light. To prevent the surface from browning, cover the pesto with a thin layer of olive oil.
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5.
Refrigerate
Store the pesto in the refrigerator. For the best flavor, use it within a week.
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Recipe content adapted from Foodista, modified and licensed under CC BY 3.0.
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