Basil Walnut Pesto

 

Basil Walnut Pesto

Ingredients

• 3 c. fresh basil packed
• 1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/3 c. walnuts
• 2 garlic cloves chopped
• 1/2 lemon juiced
• 1/4 tsp.salt
• 1/3 c. extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions

• Put the basil, cheese, walnuts, garlic cloves, lemon juice and salt in a blender. Turn the blender on and slowly stream the olive oil into the mixture. Blend until smooth.

Notes

Ways to use pesto: Stir into cooked pasta, mix with mayonnaise for a sandwich spread, spoon onto tacos, spread on grilled salmon, stir into hummus, stir into scrambled eggs.