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Basil-Walnut Pesto

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Ingredients

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2 cups packed basil leaves approx. 2 oz
1/3 cup olive oil
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
2 cloves garlic, minced or crushed
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons softened butter optional
1/2 teaspoon salt optional

Nutritional information

213.8
Calories
188 g
Calories From Fat
20.9 g
Total Fat
3.7 g
Saturated Fat
7.3 mg
Cholesterol
129.2 mg
Sodium
2.8 g
Carbs
1.1 g
Dietary Fiber
0.4 g
Sugars
5.7 g
Protein
65 g
Serving Size

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Basil-Walnut Pesto

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    Second time I made it. Tasted great again. Used Walnuts this time. Fresh Basil from my garden. Blender does not work well for it. Small food processor is much better. Had about 3 cups of basil, used 1/2 froze 1/2. I will do it again.

    • 32 min
    • Serves 6
    • Easy

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    Basil-Walnut Pesto, This is my favorite pesto recipe; rich but healthy due to “good” fats from olive oil and walnuts. It comes from “The Omega Diet.” I usually freeze half the recipe for future use., Second time I made it. Tasted great again. Used Walnuts this time. Fresh Basil from my garden. Blender does not work well for it. Small food processor is much better. Had about 3 cups of basil, used 1/2 froze 1/2. I will do it again., I doubled the recipe and added 1/2 tbsp of salt, and half the Parmesan. I also added the juice from half a lemon.


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    Steps

    1
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    Place Basil, Olive Oil, Walnuts, Garlic and Salt If Using in Food Processor.

    2
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    Blend Until Thoroughly Combined.

    3
    Done

    Add Parmesan and Butter If Using and Blend 5-10 Seconds More.

    4
    Done

    Just Before Serving, Add 2 Tbsp of Hot Pasta Water from Cooked Pasta.

    5
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    Serve Over Pasta With Bread and Salad.

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