Walnut Pesto Recipe
This is a delicious pesto made with basil and walnuts instead of the usual pine nuts.
Servings 5
Ingredients
- 2 cups packed basil leaves 2 oz
- 2 cloves garlic
- ⅔ cup olive oil
- ½ cup finely chopped walnuts toasted
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ¼ teaspoon salt plus a little more if needed
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- ¾ teaspoon honey
Instructions
- Chop the basil and garlic in a mini food processor.
- Gradually add ½ cup of the oil.
- Add the walnuts, Parmesan cheese, salt, lemon juice and honey and process until mixed.
- At this point, my pesto is sometimes a little too thick for my tastes so I add more oil. You can add more oil or leave it as is. Taste as you go. Adjust the salt if needed.
