Roasted Garlic Walnut Pesto

• Vegan
• Gluten free
• Paleo

• Produce

  • 1 large bunch Basil
  • 1 head Garlic, Roasted

• Condiments

  • 1 tbsp Lemon juice

• Baking & Spices

  • 1 Sea salt

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1/4 cup Olive oil, organic extra virgin

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 1/3 cup Walnuts, organic raw

Found on cookeatpaleo.com

Description

Ingredients

• ⅓ cup organic raw walnuts
• 1 head roasted garlic
• 1 large bunch basil, stems removed (about 2 cups)
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• ¼ cup organic extra virgin olive oil
• sea salt to taste

Directions

• Toast walnuts in 350 degree oven for 8-10 minutes, until lightly browned and fragrant. Let cool to room temperature.
• Squeeze roasted garlic cloves into food processor and add toasted walnuts and a good pinch of sea salt. Pulse until mixture resembles large crumbs.
• Add basil and lemon juice. With processor running, stream in olive oil. Scrape down sides and process until combined. Add additional sea salt to taste.