HomeGrown Basil Walnut Pesto Posted on 11 Jul 07:01 , 3 comments
We love Pesto!!! Sometimes I go a bit nuts on the garlic and it irritates my stomach but I just can't get enough. *pictures from my garden*
Pesto is so simple to make that I don't know why I ever bought it from the store in the first place!
I grow LOADS of basil and this is a great way to use and preserve fresh basil. I don't just use the leaves, I throw in the cuttings of flowers as well so they don't go to waste.
One thing I don't have anymore is a food processor. It quit last year so everything goes in the blender these days. Works just great!
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| Dark Purple Opal Basil |
Pesto is so simple to make that I don't know why I ever bought it from the store in the first place!
I grow LOADS of basil and this is a great way to use and preserve fresh basil. I don't just use the leaves, I throw in the cuttings of flowers as well so they don't go to waste.
One thing I don't have anymore is a food processor. It quit last year so everything goes in the blender these days. Works just great!
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| Fine Verde Basil |
Mary's HomeGrown Basil Walnut Pesto
Ingredients:
3 cups basil, Green or Purple
5 cloves garlic
1/2 cup olive oil
1/4 cup water (optional)
1 cup walnuts
1/2 teaspoon sea salt
Directions:
Add all items to your blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
I made a delicious Pesto Pizza using flax & whole wheat pitas and homegrown tomatoes! (RECIPE tomorrow)
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Comments
Tamara on
Can you can this recipe? I could make tons when my basil is ready and eat it year round!
Deborah Davis on
What a wonderful way to use lots of the basil in our gardens! Thank you for sharing your healthy and delicious HomeGrown Basil Walnut Pesto with us at the Plant-Based Potluck Party! I’m pinning and sharing!
Teresa on
I’ve never made pesto before, but you make it sound really easy! Thank you for sharing this at The Really Crafty Link Party this week. Pinned!