Walnut Pesto

Submitted by gingerkitten D

"This is the pesto I usually make. I love it on grilled chicken, pasta, and sandwiches. I used walnuts because they are way cheaper than pine nuts. I can't tell the difference myself, so I think it must be pretty close in flavor. I removed the chicken broth from the recipe because it isn't really necessary and half the time I make it I don't even have it on hand."

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 5
• Yields: 1 cup approximately

ingredients

• 2 cups basil leaves
• 1 ounce parmesan cheese
• 1⁄4 cup walnuts
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1⁄4 cup olive oil

directions

1. Put basil leaves in a blender or food processor.
2. Grate the parmesan cheese and add to the blender.
3. Add garlic and walnuts and pulse for a moment.
4. While blender is running add olive oil in a steady stream.
5. Allow to mix for 1 minute more and then you are done!

Reviews

[R.Lynn]

Very nice pesto to use up some of that last of summer basil. The walnuts are also great as pine nuts are hard to find in rural areas. I tripled the recipe and froze into cubes for winter sauces which will be very welcomed when the snow is flying! Thanks!

 

[Missy Wombat]

I didn't use the chicken broth as I am vegetarian anyway and the consistency was okay without. Nice easy pesto.

 

[stevo81]

How much chicken broth???????