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pesto without pine nuts

Pesto without Pine Nuts

This fresh basil and walnut pesto is so dreamy and versatile! It's packed with flavor and can be paired with almost any savory dish, such as pasta, pizza, eggs, salmon, sandwiches, or chicken.
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Italian
Servings 4 Servings (total yield 1.5 cups)
Calories 371 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup walnuts 45g
  • 2 cloves garlic peeled
  • ½ cup grated parmesean 55g
  • ½ cup olive oil 4.5 oz
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 handful fresh basil about 65g
  • 1 handful spinach optional, to replace 1 handful basil

Instructions
 

  • Finely grate the cheese. Wash and dry the basil leaves and spinach.
  • Add all of the ingredients to a food processor and pulse until the desired consistency is reached.
Keyword pesto