Homemade Basil Walnut Pesto
Healthy, because
Even smarter
Nutritional values
Walnuts not only give the basil pesto its special flavour, but are also real fitness boosters: the kernels contain a particularly high level of ellagic acid. This secondary plant substance slows down free radicals and stimulates the immune system.
If you regularly nibble walnut kernels, you can prevent high cholesterol levels and, in the long term, even lower an already elevated level of harmful LDL cholesterol in the blood - so you can enjoy basil pesto with walnuts regularly with pasta, but you can also use it as a cold sauce with fish, minestrone or simply as a spread.
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
(Percentage of daily recommendation)
| Calories | 239 kcal | (11 %) | ||
| Protein | 4.4 g | (4 %) | ||
| Fat | 24.1 g | (21 %) | ||
| Carbohydrates | 2 g | (1 %) |
Ingredients
- Ingredients
- 1 large bunch Basil
- 1 garlic clove
- 50 grams Walnut
- 4 Tbsps Walnut oil
- 30 grams freshly grated Parmesan
- salt
- peppers
Preparation steps
Rinse basil, shake dry and pluck off leaves.
Peel garlic and chop. Purée basil with garlic, walnuts and oil.
Stir in Parmesan and season with salt and pepper to taste prior to serving.
