Basil Walnut Pesto

Basil walnut pesto is a delicious sauce that you will want to dollop on everything. Loaded with aromatic fresh basil, delicious walnuts, and brightened up with lemon juice and zest.

📝 Ingredients

• 1 1/2 ounces (45g) basil leaves (this about 3-4 loosely packed cups or 2 well-packed cups)
• 1/2 cup (45g) grated parmesan cheese
• 1 small clove garlic
• zest of 1/2 lemon
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1/3 cup (33g) walnuts
• 1/4 cup (50g) olive oil
• salt and pepper (to taste)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Add walnuts, parmesan, lemon zest, and garlic into a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped.
2. 2Add basil leaves and pulse until finely chopped. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
3. 3With the food processor running at low speed, add the olive oil in a slow and steady stream until the oil is incorporated.
4. 4Season to taste with salt and pepper. If you'd like your pesto sauce thinner, just add more olive oil.
5. 5Serve and enjoy!