Basil Walnut Pesto
Blended in a single minute, this creamy pesto recipe yields enough sauce to coat a pound of pasta for an easy dinner fresh from the herb garden.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup (180 ml) extra virgin olive oil
- ¾ cup (75 g) soy parmesan [or parmesan cheese]
- 6 (15 g) garlic cloves, peeled
- 6 cups (240 g) fresh basil leaves, packed
- ¾ cup (90 g) walnuts
- ¼ lemon, peeled
- 1 teaspoon salt, optional
Directions
- Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in order listed and secure the lid.
- Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to Variable 7.
- Blend for 30 to 45 seconds, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades.
Chef's Notes
Walnuts help to make this pesto a creamy and filling sauce. Nutritional yeast in a good substitute for soy parmesan or parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup (60 ml) extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup (25 g) soy parmesan [or parmesan cheese]
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled
- 2 cups (80 g) fresh basil leaves, packed
- ¼ cup (30 g) walnuts
- ⅛ lemon, peeled
- ½ teaspoon salt, optional
Directions
- Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in order listed and secure the lid.
- Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to Variable 7.
- Blend for 30 to 45 seconds, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades.
Chef's Notes
Walnuts help to make this pesto a creamy and filling sauce. Nutritional yeast is another great alternative for soy parmesan or parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup (60 ml) extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup (25 g) soy parmesan [or parmesan cheese]
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled
- 2 cups (80 g) fresh basil leaves, packed
- ¼ cup (30 g) walnuts
- ⅛ lemon, peeled
- ½ teaspoon salt, optional
Directions
- Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in order listed and secure the lid.
- Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to Variable 7.
- Blend for 30 to 45 seconds, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades.
Chef's Notes
Walnuts help to make this pesto a creamy and filling sauce. Nutritional yeast is another great alternative for soy parmesan or parmesan cheese.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup (60 ml) extra virgin olive oil
- ¼ cup (25 g) soy parmesan, or parmesan cheese
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled
- 2 cups (80 g) fresh basil leaves
- ¼ cup (30 g) walnuts
- ⅛ lemon, peeled
- ½ teaspoon salt, optional
Directions
- Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in order listed and secure the lid.
- Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to Variable 7.
- Blend for 30 to 45 seconds, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades.
Chef's Notes
Walnuts help to make this pesto a creamy and filling sauce. Nutritional yeast is another great alternative for soy parmesan or parmesan cheese.
