Basil Walnut Pesto

By Reen

Ingredients

• 1 tbsp unsalted walnut halves or pieces
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
• 1 small clove garlic, minced
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp grated reduced-fat Parmesan cheese
• 1/8 tsp sea salt

Details

Servings 6

Preparation

Step 1

ONE: Heat a dry skillet over medium-high heat. Add walnuts and cook, stirring, for 3 to 5 minutes or until just slightly darkened. Remove walnuts from pan as soon as they start to brown and let cool slightly. Transfer walnuts to a mini-food processor and pulse several times until chopped. Add basil and garlic and pulse a few more times until combined. With processor running, slowly add oil. Scrape down sides of bowl, add cheese and salt, and pulse again until blended.