Walnut-Herb Pesto

Walnut-Herb Pesto
Walnut-Herb Pesto
Here's an autumnal twist on pesto—with walnuts standing in for pine nuts and with a mix of herbs in place of summery basil. It's great on pasta or chicken.
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  • Served Person: Makes 1 1/2 cups
Italian Condiment/Spread Sauce Food Processor Garlic Herb Parmesan Walnut Summer Bon Appétit
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup walnut oil
  • 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped fresh dill
  • Carbohydrate 2 g(1%)
  • Cholesterol 3 mg(1%)
  • Fat 17 g(26%)
  • Fiber 1 g(4%)
  • Protein 3 g(7%)
  • Saturated Fat 2 g(11%)
  • Sodium 69 mg(3%)
  • Calories 166

Preparation With machine running, drop garlic into processor and chop finely. Add walnuts and next 6 ingredients; using on/off turns, process until chunky puree forms, occasionally scraping down sides. Transfer to bowl. Mix in Parmesan cheese. Season to taste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Pesto can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.

Preparation With machine running, drop garlic into processor and chop finely. Add walnuts and next 6 ingredients; using on/off turns, process until chunky puree forms, occasionally scraping down sides. Transfer to bowl. Mix in Parmesan cheese. Season to taste with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD: Pesto can be made 4 hours ahead. Cover and refrigerate.