Basil Walnut Pesto Recipe

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Brief

Servings: 10

Yield: 1 1/3 cup

Basil Walnut Pesto Recipe

Ingredients

½ cup walnut halves or pieces

toasted

2 medium garlic cloves

2 cups lightly packed basil leaves

1 cup lightly packed parsley leaves

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

½ cup extra virgin olive oil

¼ cup water

¼ teaspoon pepper

1 pinch Kosher salt

as desired

Tips

Directions

Step 1

Combine walnuts and garlic in Oster® Versa® Performance Blender; PULSE on HIGH 2 to 3 times to chop finely.

Step 2

Add remaining ingredients; select programmed DIP/SALSA setting.

Step 3

If necessary PULSE on HIGH 5 to 6 times to combine.

Nutritional Information

Basil Walnut Pesto Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:10

Calories: 153.8

% Daily Value *

Protein: 2.2g 4%

Carbohydrates: 1.7g 1%

Dietary Fiber: 0.8g 3%

Sugars: 0.3g

Fat: 15.8g 24%

Saturated Fat: 2.3g 12%

Cholesterol: 1.8mg 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 959.3IU 19%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.7mg 5%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 4%

Vitamin C: 9.8mg 16%

Folate: 20.9mcg 5%

Calcium: 52.7mg 5%

Iron: 0.9mg 5%

Magnesium: 18.9mg 7%

Potassium: 90.1mg 3%

Sodium: 74.7mg 3%

Calories From Fat: 142.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.