Basil Walnut Pesto
Blended in a single minute, this creamy pesto recipe yields enough sauce to coat a pound of pasta for an easy dinner fresh from the herb garden.
Ingredients
- 180 ml (¾ cup) extra virgin olive oil
- 75 g (3/4 cups) soy parmesan, or parmesan cheese
- 15 g (6 ) garlic clove, peeled
- 240 g (6 cups) fresh basil leaves
- 90 g (¾ cup) walnuts
- ¼ lemon, peeled
- 1 teaspoon salt, optional
Directions
- Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in order listed and secure the lid.
- Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to Variable 7.
- Blend for 30 to 45 seconds, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades.
Chef's Notes
Walnuts help to make this pesto a creamy and filling sauce. Nutritional yeast in a good substitute for soy parmesan or parmesan cheese.
Nutrition Information
| Serving Size | 50 g (1 servings) |
| Amount Per Servings | |
| Calories | 200 |
| Total Fat | 20g |
| Saturated Fat | 3g |
| Cholesterol | 5mg |
| Sodium | 290mg |
| Total Carbohydrate | 3g |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g |
| Protein | 3g |
