Basil Pecan Pesto

Name: Basil Pecan Pesto
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 12 Servings
Ingredients: 🌿 3 cups fresh basil leaves; 🌰 1 ½ cups pecans; 🧄 4 cloves garlic; 🧀 ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese; ¾ cup olive oil; 🧂 ½ teaspoon kosher salt; 1 pinch ground black pepper to taste

Cost $10, save $7

Source: Recommended by CookPal

5 Min
12 Servings
$10

Basil Pecan Pesto

Cost $10, save $7

Source: Recommended by CookPal

5 Min
12 Servings
$10

INGREDIENTS

Main Ingredients
- 🌿 3 cups fresh basil leaves
- 🌰 1 ½ cups pecans
- 🧄 4 cloves garlic
- 🧀 ½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
- ¾ cup olive oil
- 🧂 ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 pinch ground black pepper to taste

STEPS

Blend the basil, pecans, garlic, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt, and pepper together in a food processor until the mixture becomes a slightly chunky paste.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

232

Calories

3
Protein
3
Carbs
24
Fats

💡 Use the freshest basil leaves for the best flavor.Toast the pecans beforehand for a deeper, nuttier taste.This pesto can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.If the pesto becomes too thick, add a small amount of olive oil to reach your desired consistency.