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Walnut Pesto

Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time4 minutes
Total Time14 minutes
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.
 
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Nutrition Facts
Walnut Pesto
Serving Size
 
1 ounce
Amount per Serving
Calories
226
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
23
g
35
%
Saturated Fat
 
3
g
19
%
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.
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