Photo: Mike Kenneally
Basic Basil Walnut Pesto Recipe
6 ingredients
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This basic recipe is easy to make in bulk. Simply multiply the amounts provided below based by how many cups of basil you have. Freeze the leftover pesto for later!
Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
169
Calories
2g
Protein
16g
Fat
7g
Carbs
What these numbers assume — 7 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Olive Oil | 1 tbsp (14g) | 119 |
| Walnut | 1 walnut half (4g) | 26 |
| Lemon | juice of 1 lemon (48ml) | 12 |
| Clove | 1 tsp ground (2g) | 7 |
| Garlic | 1 clove (3g) | 4 |
| Basil | 5 leaves fresh (2.5g) | 1 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1 lightly packed cup of basil
- 1 garlic clove, peeled
- 1/4 cup walnuts, lightly toasted
- 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil (Alice recommends twice this amount, but my food processor couldn’t take any more oil and I felt like this was plenty)
- salt, to taste
- squeeze of lemon juice
Directions
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By cookieandkate ·
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