Hey everyone, it’s Jim, welcome to our recipe page. Today, we’re going to prepare a special dish, basil walnut pesto. It is one of my favorites food recipes. This time, I’m gonna make it a little bit tasty. This will be really delicious.
Basil Walnut Pesto is one of the most favored of current trending meals on earth. It’s simple, it’s fast, it tastes delicious. It’s enjoyed by millions every day. They are fine and they look fantastic. Basil Walnut Pesto is something which I have loved my entire life.
Pesto, or pesto alla genovese, is a vibrant, garlicky green sauce that originated in Genoa, Italy. It is traditionally made with a mortar and pestle, but thankfully most modern versions call for using a food. Basil walnut pesto (or any pesto) has a cheese element.
To get started with this particular recipe, we have to first prepare a few ingredients. You can cook basil walnut pesto using 7 ingredients and 3 steps. Here is how you cook that.
The ingredients needed to make Basil Walnut Pesto:
- Take 2 generous cups of packed sweet basil
- Make ready 1/2 cup walnuts (raw or toasted is fine - just depends on your preference)
- Take 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Make ready 1/4 cup grated Pecorino
- Make ready 2 large cloves garlic, peeled
- Get 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Prepare 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Toss in pastas or spoon on Bruschetta or use as a dip. Don't forget to add a little extra virgin olive oil on top to. I forgot to take a picture. The basil wasn't as processed as I would have liked, but it was still beautiful.
Instructions to make Basil Walnut Pesto:
- Whiz basil, nuts, and garlic in food processor until they make a coarse paste.
- Add in the cheese and oil and whiz a few seconds longer until completely incorporated.
- That's it. Enjoy! :)
Basil Walnut Pesto is a super easy, homemade vegan pesto recipe that is perfect with pasta dishes, salads, on chicken and salmon as a sauce or even as a dip! The walnuts give it a creamy base which. Perfect for sandwiches, soups, and more! It's August, and our garden has produced. Fresh basil walnut pesto an easy, delicious vegan pesto that swaps the pricey pine nuts with walnut.
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