Basil Walnut Pesto

Basil Walnut Pesto
  • 1/2 cup walnut halves or pieces, toasted
  • 2 medium garlic cloves
  • 2 cups lightly packed basil leaves
  • 1 cup lightly packed parsley leaves
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • Kosher salt, as desired (optional)


  1. Combine walnuts and garlic in Oster(R) Versa(R) Performance Blender; PULSE on HIGH 2 to 3 times to chop finely.
  2. Add remaining ingredients; select programmed DIP/SALSA setting.
  3. If necessary PULSE on HIGH 5 to 6 times to combine.

03/29/2018
Basil Walnut Pesto, recipe PT15M PT1H 5 455 calories

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