Walnut Pesto
Servings: 6 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup walnuts
- 2 garlic cloves
- pinch salt
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup parmesan cheese finely shredded off the block
Instructions
- Heat a small skillet over low heat. Add the walnuts, and toast for 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat.1 cup walnuts
- Place the walnuts, garlic, and salt in a food processor. Pulse just until the walnuts are finely crushed (not a paste).2 garlic cloves, pinch salt
- Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while continuing to pulse.¼ cup olive oil
- Transfer to a bowl, and stir in the Parmesan cheese.¼ cup parmesan cheese
- Serve immediately with pasta, or refrigerate until ready to use.
Notes
*The calories listed are an approximation based on the ingredients in the recipe card and a serving size of 1 ounce. Actual calories will vary.
Nutrition Facts
Walnut Pesto
Serving Size
1 ounce
Amount per Serving
Calories
226
% Daily Value*
Fat
23
g
35
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
15
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
10
g
Monounsaturated Fat
9
g
Cholesterol
4
mg
1
%
Sodium
74
mg
3
%
Potassium
98
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
4
g
1
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
40
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
58
mg
6
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
