Easy Walnut Pesto Recipe (2024)

This easy walnut pesto recipe is made with just 5 ingredients for a flavorful sauce! Stirred into greek yogurt, on its own, mixed with some lemon juice or a cream sauce this easy walnut pesto is delicious!

Last week my auntie had a party while hanging out in her backyard I saw her overflowing basil plant, naturally I asked if I could clip some! 🙂 She let me take as much as I wanted. There truly is nothing like the smell of fresh basil. Simply delicious.I knew I wanted to make pesto. While I love myClassic Basil Pestorecipe I knew I wanted to experiment with walnuts. I have walnuts almost every morning so I always have a good supply on hand.

What nuts can be used in pesto?

Lots of nuts. While most often people use pine nuts other nuts are swapped in. Most often I see recipes calling for pine nuts, walnuts, pistachios, almonds, and pecans.

Can you put walnuts in pesto?

Totally this recipe uses walnuts, I love the flavor and taste of walnuts so for me this is a win-win.

What can you use instead of basil in pesto?

Lots of people make spinach pesto or kale pesto.

How do you make walnut pesto?

In a food processor or powerful blender add the parmesan and walnuts.I always grate my parmesan fresh, so much more flavorful.This is my favoritecheese graterand it comes with a container that fits on the bottom for easy storage and grating.

Mix the nuts and cheese for 30 seconds-1 minute, or until the walnuts are blended into very small pieces. Add in basil leaves and garlic. Mix until fully combined.

The pesto will be very thick if using a food processor with the mixture on low drizzle in the olive oil if using a blender just add it. You may want more or a little less olive oil depending on how chunky you like your pesto.

Can you freeze pesto?

Of course, I often freeze it in small containers so I can have a fresh batch for dinner any day. Once you have made your pesto store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze in ice cube tray or mini containers for futureuse. Using an ice tray is also a great way to store the pesto. Just an FYI If the pesto sits out it willdarken in color.

Recipes to use this walnut pesto in?

• Light Pesto Chicken Salad
• Feta Pesto Sundried Tomato Dip

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This easy walnut pesto recipe is made with just 5 ingredients for a flavorful sauce! Stirred into greek yogurt, on its own, mixed with some lemon juice or a cream sauce this easy walnut pesto is delicious!

• Total Time: 10 minutes
• Yield: 12oz 1x

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Ingredients

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• 1- 1.5oz Freshly Grated Parmesan
• 3.5oz Walnuts (mine were roasted, either way, works)
• 3.5oz Fresh Basil Leaves
• 1 Tablespoon Minced Garlic
• 5oz Extra Virgin Olive Oil

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Instructions

1. In a food processor or powerful blender add the parmesan and walnuts. Mix for 30 seconds-1 minute, or until the walnuts are blended into very small pieces. Add in basil leaves and garlic. Mix until fully combined.
2. The pesto will be very thick if using a food processor with the mixture on low drizzle in the olive oil if using a blender just add it. You may want more or a little less olive oil depending on how chunky you like your pesto. Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days or freeze in ice cube tray or mini containers for futureuse.

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Notes

*Basil Pine Nut Pesto Recipe Here

• Author: Elizabeth @ Confessions of a Baking Queen
• Prep Time: 10
• Category: Sauce
• Method: Process
• Cuisine: Italian

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