Walnut Pesto Recipe
This walnut pesto comes together lightning fast with toasted walnuts, a heroic amount of fresh herbs, garlic, lemon, and olive oil.
Prep Time3 minutes mins
Cook Time3 minutes mins
Total Time6 minutes mins
Course: sauce
Cuisine: Italian
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 1.25 Cups
Calories: 1089kcal
Cost: $9
Place the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat. Stir and flip the nuts frequently for 3-4 minutes until the nuts are fragrant and lightly browned. Transfer to a plate and let cool fully.
Add the cooled walnuts to a food processor. Add the basil, parsley, oregano, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, black pepper, and salt. Pulse several times until the mixture is finely chopped and forms a coarse paste. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed so the mixture processes evenly.
With the machine running, slowly pour in the olive oil in a steady stream so the mixture emulsifies and becomes smooth.
Add the ice and process again until the sauce loosens to a spoonable consistency. Taste and tweak the seasoning if needed.
Calories: 1089kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 117g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 31g | Monounsaturated Fat: 67g | Sodium: 1868mg | Potassium: 286mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 143IU | Vitamin C: 15mg | Calcium: 91mg | Iron: 3mg