Walnut Pesto with Parsley and Mint
Walnut Pesto with Parsley and Mint
Serve this delicious walnut pesto with pan roasted salmon or organic chicken, or serve as a dip with fresh vegetables.
- Total Time10 Minutes 30 Seconds
- Yield
- DifficultySimple
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Ingredients
- 3 cups 300 g walnuts
- 1 ½ cups 45 g Italian flat leaf parsley, tightly packed
- 1 ½ cups 30 g fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
- ¾ cup 180 ml extra virgin olive oil, optional
- 3 lemon, zested, peeled
- ½ teaspoon sea salt, optional
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 cups 300 g walnuts
- 1 ½ cups 45 g Italian flat leaf parsley, tightly packed
- 1 ½ cups 30 g fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
- ¾ cup 180 ml extra virgin olive oil, optional
- 3 lemon, zested, peeled
- ½ teaspoon sea salt, optional
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup 100 g walnuts
- ½ cup 15 g Italian flat leaf parsley, tightly packed
- ½ cup 10 g fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
- ¼ cup 60 ml extra virgin olive oil, optional
- 1 lemon, zested, peeled
- ⅛ teaspoon sea salt, optional
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup 100 g walnuts
- ½ cup 15 g Italian flat leaf parsley, tightly packed
- ½ cup 10 g fresh mint leaves, loosely packed
- ¼ cup 60 ml extra virgin olive oil, optional
- 1 lemon, zested, peeled
- ⅛ teaspoon sea salt, optional
- ⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
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- Use a microplane or grater to zest the lemon. With a peeler or paring knife, remove the white pith from the fruit.
- Place ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
- Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 30 seconds or until desired consistency is reached, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades.
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- Use a microplane or grater to zest the lemon. With a peeler or paring knife, remove the white pith from the fruit.
- Place ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
- Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 30 seconds or until desired consistency is reached, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades.
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- Use a microplane or grater to zest the lemon. With a peeler or paring knife, remove the white pith from the fruit.
- Place ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
- Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 30 seconds or until desired consistency is reached, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades.
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- Use a microplane or grater to zest the lemon. With a peeler or paring knife, remove the white pith from the fruit.
- Place ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure the lid.
- Start the blender on its lowest speed, then quickly increase to its highest speed. Blend for 30 seconds or until desired consistency is reached, using the tamper to press ingredients toward the blades.
Refine Your Recipe
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Yield64 oz 1000 g 64 oz 1000 g 48 oz 750 g
Nutrition
1
serving (32 g)
Calories
160
Total Fat
17g
Total Carbohydrate
3g
Dietary Fiber
1g
Sugars
1g
Protein
2g
Sodium
40g
Saturated Fat
2g
Chef's Note
For a smoother texture, add 1/4 cup (60ml) water before blending.
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