Basil Walnut Pesto

• Vegan
• Gluten free
• Paleo

• Produce

  • 4 cup Basil, packed fresh leaves
  • 6 cloves Garlic
  • 2 cup Parsley, packed fresh

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Salt and freshly ground pepper

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1 cup Olive oil

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 1/2 cup Walnuts

Found on culinaryhill.com

Description

Ingredients

• 6 cloves garlic, unpeeled
• ½ c. walnuts
• 4 c. packed fresh basil leaves
• 2 c. packed fresh parsley
• 1 c. olive oil
• Salt and freshly ground pepper

Directions

• Toast the garlic cloves in their skin in a small skillet over medium heat, shaking often, until brown spots form, about 5 minutes. Remove to a small bowl to cool before peeling. Meanwhile, return the skillet to medium heat and add walnuts. Toast until fragrant, 5 to 10 minutes, shaking frequently to prevent scorching. Remove from heat. Combine peeled garlic, walnuts, basil, parsley, and olive oil in a blender or food processor; blend until smooth. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve as a topping on pasta (3/4 c. pesto per pound of pasta), as a spread on sandwiches, or as a garnish to soups.