Basil Walnut Pesto

Basil Walnut Pesto

Servings: 6 (2 Tbsp each)

3/4 c. total yield 

1/2 cup walnut halves

2 cups tightly packed basil leaves

2 large garlic cloves, peeled and coarsely chopped

1/4 cup freshly grated pecorino romano cheese

scant 1 Tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice

1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil

Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste

Place walnut halves in the bowl of a food processor (I used my 14-cup bowl). Process until finely chopped.

Add in the basil leaves and garlic cloves. Pulse until incorporated and no large pieces of garlic remain.

Pulse in the lemon juice and grated cheese.

With the lid on and motor running, stream in the olive oil.

Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutritional Information per 2 Tbsp serving:

185.7 calories

18.3 grams fat

3.5 grams saturated fat

1.1 grams fiber

0.4 grams sugar

4.8 grams protein

**Recipe from Healthy Food For Living (www.healthyfoodforliving.com)