Basil Pesto with Walnuts

In the heat of July the basil has loved it! A friend came and we made a ton of this using her sister's recipe. We froze it in sheets in gallon freezer bags for future use! A little summer all year long.

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Prep Time 1

Cuisine Italian

Servings

Calories 295 kcal

Equipment

1 food processor

Ingredients

½ cup olive oil extra virgin
4 cups basil leaves
1 cup parmesan cheese shredded
4 cloves garlic
6 peppercorns
½ teas salt
1/2 cup walnuts.

Instructions

Place all ingredients in bowl of food processor. Process until smooth, check and if too thick add more oil. Taste and add more garlic nuts and cheese if needed and to you taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 295kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 8gFat: 29gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 15gCholesterol: 11mgSodium: 462mgPotassium: 115mgFiber: 1gSugar: 0.5gVitamin A: 977IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 240mgIron: 1mg

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