Walnut Garden Pesto

(0)
"Growing basil is one of my favorite summer pastimes! But how to use all that basil? Well store leaves in the freezer so you can enjoy pesto all year round!"
-- @theyoungerliving
Jump to Section
  • Recipe Card
Prep time: 5mins
Cook time: 5mins

Recipe Card

ingredients

  • 1 cup Walnut, halves or pieces
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 2 tablepoons Minced Garlic
  • juice of Half a Lemon
  • 3 cup Basil Leaves
  • To Taste Salt & Pepper
  • 1 cup Avocado Oil

Method

  • Step 1

    Add all ingredients except oil to a food processor

  • Step 2

    Turn food processor on low and begin to stream oil into the processor to emulsify the pesto.

  • Step 3

    Add enough oil until you have your desired consistency, may need more or less. The more oil added to more spreadable and green the pesto will stay when storing.

  • Step 4

    Keep in the refrigerator up to one month. This recipe can be duplicated with any herbs you are growing in your garden - parsley, chives, etc. Get creative and try something new!

  • Step 5

    Enjoy pesto in pasta, on toast, as a salad dressing, or as a marinade for chicken!