Easy Walnut Pesto Recipe

Name: Easy Walnut Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: You'll need fresh basil, parmesan cheese, walnuts, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper.; 2 cups fresh basil; 1 cup grated parmigiano reggiano (Parmesan cheese); 1/2 cup crushed walnuts; 1/2 olive oil; juice of half a lemon; 1/2 teaspoon sea salt; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; For the breakfast sandwich you'll need eggs, Swiss or Provolone cheese, walnut pesto, green tomatoes, whole grain bread, salt and pepper. This recipe makes 1 sandwich. Simply double the ingredients…; 2 eggs; 1/4 cup walnut pesto; 1 teaspoon sour cream or Greek yougurt; 1 slice Swiss or Provolone cheese; 2 slices green tomatoes; 2 slices whole grain bread toasted; 1 pinch sea salt; 1 pinch black pepper

Servings: persons

You'll need fresh basil, parmesan cheese, walnuts, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
2 cups fresh basil
1 cup grated parmigiano reggiano (Parmesan cheese)
1/2 cup crushed walnuts
1/2 olive oil
juice of half a lemon
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the breakfast sandwich you'll need eggs, Swiss or Provolone cheese, walnut pesto, green tomatoes, whole grain bread, salt and pepper. This recipe makes 1 sandwich. Simply double the ingredients for more sandwiches.
2 eggs
1/4 cup walnut pesto
1 teaspoon sour cream or Greek yougurt
1 slice Swiss or Provolone cheese
2 slices green tomatoes
2 slices whole grain bread toasted
1 pinch sea salt
1 pinch black pepper

1
Place all dry ingredients in a food processor or a blender and pulse to break down Basil leaves.
2
Slowly poor in olive oil through the feed hole of the processor.
3
If using a blender, stop the blender and then add half the olive oil and blend.
4
Keep adding the oil until the pesto is a smooth consistency. Add lemon juice to taste.
5
Whisk eggs and sour cream in a bowl.
6
Heat 1 tsp of butter or olive oil in a skillet over medium flame.
7
Pour in eggs and cook for about 10 seconds then flip with a spatula.
8
When eggs are cooked, add cheese slice and turn off flame.
9
In the mean time, toast and butter your bread.
10
To assemble your sandwich, add the green tomato first, then egg and cheese and top it with the pesto and the other toast slice. Enjoy!!

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: You'll need fresh basil, parmesan cheese, walnuts, olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper., 2 cups fresh basil, 1 cup grated parmigiano reggiano (Parmesan cheese), 1/2 cup crushed walnuts, and more.

Yes, Easy Walnut Pesto falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Easy Walnut Pesto

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