Name: Basil and Walnut Pesto
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: Makes 1 Cup
Ingredients: 1/3 cup walnuts; 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed; 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves, packed; 3 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon)

Preparation info

Makes
1 Cup

Difficulty
Easy
Ready in
5 min

Appears in

Well Fed

By Melissa Joulwan

Published 2011

About

If sunshine had a smell, it would be the aroma of basil. Making a batch of homemade pesto can feel like a quick jaunt to a sunny Mediterranean coast. I include a small amount of parsley in this basil pesto to sweeten the leaves a bit in the absence of Parmesan.

Ingredients

2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
1/2 cup fresh parsley leaves, packed
1/3

Condiment
Gluten-free
Vegan

Method

Directions

Puree all ingredients in a blender or food processor to desired consistency. Allow the flavors to meld for about 30 minutes before eating and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

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