Walnut Basil Pesto

Name: Walnut Basil Pesto
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 5 min
Yield: makes ¾ cup
Cuisine: Middle Eastern

Sides Gluten Free Vegetarian

Walnut basil pesto can be used as an accompaniment to many roast dishes, loaded with flavour making it perfect in pasta.

PREP TIME

10 minutes

COOK TIME

5 minutes

SERVES

makes ¾ cup

About this recipe

Walnut basil pesto can be used as an accompaniment to many roast dishes and it tastes delicious used in this pesto spaghetti with sundried tomatoes.

Ingredients

1 cup basil leaves (firmly packed)
1 garlic clove
½ red chilli
3 teaspoons grated parmesan cheese
10 walnuts
salt and pepper
2-3 tablespoons lemon juice
3-4 tablespoons olive oil

Notes from Rouba

To sterilise a jar, preheat the oven to 120°C. Wash the jar and lid in hot soapy water and rinse with hot water. Place the jar uncovered in the oven for 20 minutes or until fully dry. Don’t dry with a tea towel.

Method

Step 1.

Place all the ingredients in the bowl of a food processor and process until finely chopped and well combined. Refrigerate in a sterilised jar, covered with a layer of olive oil.