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Walnut Pesto

18 September 2026
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Total Time45 Mins
Serves5
Per Serving$1.55
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Walnut Pesto might be just the condiment you are searching for. This recipe makes 5 servings with 315 calories, 9g of protein, and 30g of fat each. For $1.55 per serving, this recipe covers 14% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. This recipe from My Recipes has 1 fans.

Ingredients:

For 5 servings

Method:

  1. 1

    Preheat the oven to 35

  2. 2

    Spread the walnuts on a rimmed baking sheet and toast for 12 minutes, or until golden. Cool the walnuts and finely chop.

  3. 3

    In a mortar, mash the garlic with a pinch each of crushed red pepper and salt until a paste forms.

  4. 4

    Add the walnuts and parsley and pound to a coarse paste. Slowly add the olive oil, pounding and stirring until blended. Stir in the Parmesan and season with salt.Notes: If you don't have a mortar, make the pesto in a food processor, quickly pulsing the ingredients.

Adapted from My Recipes

Nutrition

Per serving

315kcal
Protein 9 g · 10.4%
Fat 30 g · 79.8%
Carbs 8 g · 9.8%
  • Saturated Fat4.3 g
    27% of daily needs
  • Fibre3.3 g
    13% of daily needs
  • Sugar1.1 g
    1% of daily needs
  • Sodium404 mg
    18% of daily needs
  • Cholesterol8.7 mg
    3% of daily needs
  • Vitamin C4.8 mg
    6% of daily needs
Health At A Glance

From the full nutrient profile

Health score29out of 100
Glycemic index16low
Glycemic load1low
WW points9per serving
Inflammation−7anti-inflammatory
Cost$1.55per serving
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