Pesto

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 0 minutes

Serves: 6

Level: Easy

About the Recipe

Making pesto involves fresh basil, a blender or food processor, garlic and oil. Traditionally, pine nuts are used, but this recipe uses walnuts. I like the taste (and the price!) better. Throw this on pasta with roasted veggies and cheese and/or protein, and it's a meal. I like it with roasted veggies, feta cheese, and kalamata olives.

1. IAbout the Recipe
2. IIIngredients
3. IIIPreparation

Ingredients

• ⅓ cup walnuts

• 3 cloves garlic (whole, peeled)

• 1 cup fresh basil leaves

• 3 tablespoons avocado oil

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• ½ teaspoon kosher or sea salt

• 2-3 tablespoons warm water

Preparation

1. Add to a food processor or blender all the ingredients.

2. Process until thick, but smooth.

3. Taste and adjust olive oil and/or water and/or salt. If adding any of these three items, add in small amounts and "pulse" the processor or blender (that means only power up a few seconds at a time, until well blended).

4. Add to cooked pasta and/or veggies when satisfied with the taste.

5. You can store this in the fridge for 3-4 days; or freeze for up to 3 months.