Something I have been doing with all my basil this summer is making basil and lots of it! What makes my basil unique is I use crunchy walnuts. Crunchy walnuts have a slightly roasted flavor and are a nutritious addition to the pesto. Learn to make crispy walnuts here!
Crunchy Walnut Basil Pesto
Easy to make and digest basil pesto utilizing crunchy walnuts.
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup crunchy walnuts *link above
- 3 large garlic cloves roughly chopped
- 2 cups fresh basil loosely packed
- 2/3 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup parmesan cheese finely shredded
Instructions
- Add walnuts and garlic cloves to a food processor. Pulse a few times until crumbly and incorporated.
- Next add the basil, salt, and pepper. Pulse a few times until the basil is broken up.
- Slowly add 1/3 cup of the olive oil (half) while the food processor is running.
- Then, add in the shredded cheese. While processor is on, slowly add the rest of the olive oil until the mixture is fully incorperated.
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