Candied Walnut Pesto

Pesto originated in Genoa, Italy, and traditionally consists of basil, garlic, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and olive oil. This version with candied walnuts adds a sweet and nutty twist to the classic recipe.

This is vegan, gluten free, low carb and quick meals recipe. Dish can be prepared in 15 minutes. Even a beginner can handle preparing this dish. Number of ingredients: 8.

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Candied Walnut Pesto

Cooking Method: Blending Cuisine: Italian Courses: Anytime, Appetizer Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Low Carb Vegan

Difficulty: Beginner Prep Time 10 min Cook Time 5 min Total Time 15 mins

Servings: 4 Calories: 600

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 4 ounce Walnuts
• 1 cup Basil leaves
• 2 cloves Garlic cloves
• 3 tablespoon Olive oil
• 2 tablespoon Lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 1 tablespoon Honey
• 2 tablespoon Parmesan cheese

Instructions

1. In a food processor, blend walnuts, basil leaves, garlic cloves, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, honey, and Parmesan cheese until smooth.
2. Serve as a spread or dip with crackers or bread.
3. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 150kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 14g22%

Total Carbohydrate 5g2%

Sugars 1g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.