Vitamix: Basil Walnut Pesto

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This Basil walnut pesto is the bomb!  This sauce can be used with pasta, crackers, or on your sandwich. Either way, you can’t go wrong.

Prep Time: 11 Minutes

Yield: 1 cup

Ingredients:

  • 1/4 cup (60 ml) olive oil
  • 2 garlic cloves, peeled
  • 2 cups (80 g) fresh basil leaves
  • 1/4 cup (30 g) walnuts
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions:

  1. Place all ingredients into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid.
  2. Select Variable 1.
  3. Turn machine on and slowly increase to Variable 7.
  4. Blend for 45 seconds-1 minute, using the tamper to press ingredients into the blades.

Recipe yields enough sauce to coat one pound of brown rice pasta.

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