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
- 180 ml (¾ cup) extra virgin olive oil
- 75 g (¾ cup) soy parmesan [or parmesan cheese]
- 15 g (6 ) garlic cloves, peeled
- 240 g (6 cups) fresh basil leaves, packed
- 90 g (¾ cup) 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
- 60 ml (¼ cup) extra virgin olive oil
- 25 g (¼ cup) soy parmesan [or parmesan cheese]
- (2 ) garlic cloves, peeled
- 80 g (2 cups) fresh basil leaves, packed
- 30 g (¼ cup) 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
- 60 ml (¼ cup) extra virgin olive oil
- 25 g (¼ cup) soy parmesan, or parmesan cheese
- (2 ) garlic cloves, peeled
- 80 g (2 cups) fresh basil leaves
- 30 g (¼ cup) walnuts
- (⅛ ) lemon, peeled
- Tablespoon (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
- 60 ml (¼ cup) extra virgin olive oil
- 25 g (¼ cup) soy parmesan, or parmesan cheese
- (2 ) garlic cloves, peeled
- 80 g (2 cups) fresh basil leaves
- 30 g (¼ cup) 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.
