Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups (approximately 60 grams) fresh basil leaves, stems removed
- 3 tablespoons walnuts or almonds
- 3 garlic cloves
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup olive oil
Instructions
- Process ingredients: Combine basil, nuts, garlic and salt in a food processor and chop until finely minced, scraping down the sides of the processor bowl as needed.
- Add olive oil: While the food processor is running, slowly pour in the olive oil and continue processing until the mixture is smooth.
Notes
This pesto can be stored in the refrigerator for up to four days or if frozen, stored in the freezer for up to six months.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauces
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegan
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 142
- Sugar: 0.1 g
- Sodium: 73.3 mg
- Fat: 15.8 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Protein: 0.8 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg