Galic Walnut Pesto
This pesto recipe comes together quick, can be adapted to use whatever green herbs you have on hand, and is packed with delicious protein from all the walnuts.
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Servings: 6
Calories: 467kcal
Equipment
- Food processor
Ingredients
- 3 bunches fresh green herbs, such as cilantro or parsley
- 4 sprigs fresh mint
- 2 Tbsp toasted sea palm
- 1 tsp ground turmeric
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 4 garlic cloves, chopped
- 1 cup raw walnuts
- 1 cup olive oil
- 1 lemon, juiced
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Wash and roughly chop 3 bunches of fresh green herbs, such as cilantro or parsley. Set aside.
- Place 4 cloves garlic, 1 cup raw walnuts, and ½ cup olive oil in a food processor and blend on medium speed for a few seconds.
- Add another ¼ cup olive oil, the chopped fresh herbs, 1 tsp ground turmeric, and 1 tsp ground cumin. Continue to blend until smooth.
- Add the juice of 1 lemon and 1 tsp salt. Continue to add olive oil until pesto is a rich creamy paste.
- Use as a dip for fresh veggies, on pizza or pasta, or for anything else you can think of that would be delicious!
Nutrition
Calories: 467kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 49g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 13g | Monounsaturated Fat: 28g | Sodium: 406mg | Potassium: 295mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2441IU | Vitamin C: 49mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 3mg