Description
Quick Walnut Pesto with Lemon is the perfect way to use your farmer’s market haul of basil this summer. Make a big batch to enjoy now, and easily freeze to enjoy in the winter months to come!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups basil
- 1/2 cup parsley
- ¼ cup walnuts
- ½ cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 1 tbsp lemon
- ¼ cup olive oil
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
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Toast Walnuts: Toast walnuts in a pan over medium low heat for 3-5 minutes. They will smell like popcorn and that’s when you know they are done. (Don’t walk away because you will, most likely, forget and burn them!)
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Pulse in Food Processor: Combine all ingredients, except oil, in a food processor. Pulse until coarse. Scrape down the sides, turn the food processor to low, and slowly add in oil blending until just combined. You want the pesto to be coarse, not runny (see note above on consistency for variations).
- Taste: Taste and add salt and lemon as needed to get the flavor you desire.
- Prep Time: 5
- Cook Time: 3
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Food Processor
- Cuisine: Italian