Walnut Pesto Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Pasta Sauce Recipes. (Walnut Pesto Recipe). A cheaper alternative to pesto made with pine nuts. You can use raw or toasted walnuts. Some people like to add Parmesan cheese to this as well!

Brief

Prep 10 mins

Total: 10 mins

Servings: 2

Yield: 2 servings

Walnut Pesto Recipe

Ingredients

2 cups basil leaves

½ cup walnuts

¼ cup olive oil

2 cloves garlic

1 tablespoon lemon juice

BLT Pasta Carbonara

Side Dish

Directions

Step 1

Blend basil walnuts olive oil garlic and lemon juice together in a food processor until pesto has a paste-like consistency.

Nutritional Information

Walnut Pesto Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:2

Calories: 455.3

% Daily Value *

Protein: 6.1g 12%

Carbohydrates: 6.9g 2%

Dietary Fiber: 2.8g 11%

Sugars: 1.1g

Fat: 47.3g 73%

Saturated Fat: 5.4g 27%

Vitamin A Iu: 2225.7IU 45%

Niacin Equivalents: 1.9mg 14%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 17%

Vitamin C: 12.4mg 21%

Folate: 59.1mcg 15%

Calcium: 109.8mg 11%

Iron: 2.3mg 13%

Magnesium: 75.5mg 27%

Potassium: 277.7mg 8%

Sodium: 2.9mg

Thiamin: 0.1mg 12%

Calories From Fat: 426.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.