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Crunchy Walnut Basil Pesto

Easy to make and digest basil pesto utilizing crunchy walnuts.
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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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