Basil Walnut Pesto

Name: Basil Walnut Pesto
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 4 ounces fresh basil (about 2 cups packed leaves); ¼ cup walnut halves or pieces; 1 garlic clove, peeled and smashed; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil or avocado oil; Sea salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total: 10 minutes

Servings: 1

Author : The Real Food Dietitians

Ingredients

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4 ounces fresh basil (about 2 cups packed leaves)¼ cup walnut halves or pieces1 garlic clove, peeled and smashed1 teaspoon lemon juice¼ cup + 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil or avocado oilSea salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste

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Instructions

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Step 1

To the bowl of a food processor or high-speed blender, pulse the basil, walnuts, garlic, lemon juice, and ¼ cup of the oil.

Step 2

Blend until smooth, then add the final 2 tablespoons oil through the chute in the lid while the food processor motor is running. Taste, then add salt and pepper to taste.