Easy Walnut Basil Pesto Recipe

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Brief

Prep 15 mins

Total: 15 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 1 cup pesto

Easy Walnut Basil Pesto Recipe

Ingredients

¼ cup walnuts

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil

1 tablespoon lemon juice

3 cloves garlic

minced

2 cups packed fresh basil

¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

Basil Cream Sauce

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Pulse walnuts olive oil lemon juice and garlic in a food processor until walnuts are finely chopped. Add basil leaves a little at a time pulsing until a smooth paste forms. Mix in Parmesan cheese.

Nutritional Information

Easy Walnut Basil Pesto Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 102.9

% Daily Value *

Protein: 1.9g 4%

Carbohydrates: 1.4g 1%

Dietary Fiber: 0.5g 2%

Sugars: 0.2g

Fat: 10.2g 16%

Saturated Fat: 1.6g 8%

Cholesterol: 2.2mg 1%

Vitamin A Iu: 566.8IU 11%

Niacin Equivalents: 0.5mg 4%

Vitamin B6: 0.1mg 3%

Vitamin C: 3.2mg 5%

Folate: 11.4mcg 3%

Calcium: 52.2mg 5%

Iron: 0.5mg 3%

Magnesium: 14mg 5%

Potassium: 57.5mg 2%

Sodium: 38.9mg 2%

Calories From Fat: 92.1

*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.