Classic Basil Pesto – a delicious recipe with Walnuts, Fresh Basil, Garlic, Olive Oil, Freshly Grated Parmesan Cheese, Lemon Juice. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Serves 4
Drinks & Smoothies
Servings:persons
1
This makes 1 cup pesto.
2
If the walnuts are not already chopped, roughly chop them. Combine the basil and the nuts in a food processor. Pulse a few times to combine. Add the garlic and pulse a few more times.
3
Using the processor's feed tube, slowly add the olive oil in a constant stream, while the food processor is on. Be sure to stop and scrape down the sides with a rubber spatula if a lot of pesto is being left out.
4
Add the cheese and pulse again, until blended. Add the lemon juice, zest, and season with salt and pepper to taste. Pulse a few more times to combine.
5
Tip: Pesto freezes really well! I like to pour its basil goodness into an ice cube tray and after the cubes freeze, I store them in a bag for neat little serving-size pesto packages.
448
kcal
Calories
42
g
Fat
15
g
Carbs
13
g
Protein
FatCarbsProtein
* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.
No additional tips available.
No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.
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Frequently Asked Questions
This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.
You need 8 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cups Walnuts (You Could Also Use Pine Nuts. I Just Love How It Tastes With Walnuts.), 3 cups Fresh Basil Leaves, Packed, 3 cloves Garlic, Minced, 1/2 cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and more.
Yes, Classic Basil Pesto falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.
Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.
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