Basil Walnut Pesto

By sunriseko

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup walnut halves or pieces, toasted
• 2 medium garlic cloves
• 2 cups lightly packed basil leaves
• 1 cup lightly packed parsley leaves
• 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• Kosher salt, as desired (optional)

Preparation

Step 1

Combine walnuts and garlic in Oster® Versa® Performance Blender; PULSE on HIGH 2 to 3 times to chop finely.

Add remaining ingredients; select programmed DIP/SALSA setting.

If necessary PULSE on HIGH 5 to 6 times to combine.