BASIL PECAN PESTO

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I prefer the taste of pecans over the pine nuts usually called for in pesto recipes. I developed this recipe over a summer of trial and error and prefer it to all other pesto recipes!

Provided by grettagirl

Categories     Side Dish     Sauces and Condiments Recipes     Sauce Recipes     Pasta Sauce Recipes

Time 15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 7

3 cups fresh basil leaves
1 ½ cups pecans
4 cloves garlic
½ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
¾ cup olive oil
½ teaspoon kosher salt
1 pinch ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Blend the basil, pecans, garlic, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, salt, and pepper together in a food processor until the mixture becomes a slightly chunky paste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 232 calories, Carbohydrate 2.7 g, Cholesterol 2.9 mg, Fat 24.3 g, Fiber 1.5 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 3.3 g, Sodium 131.9 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

nashika forrest
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I've made this pesto several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect addition to any pasta dish.


Aaliyah Marcilous
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This pesto is amazing! I love the unique flavor that the pecans give it.


AADAM BALOCH
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I love this pesto! It's so easy to make and it's so flavorful. I've used it on pasta, pizza, and even as a marinade for chicken.


Amrat Raathor
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This pesto is delicious! It's the perfect dip for bread or vegetables.


Kathleen Westbrook
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I've made this pesto several times now and it's always a hit. It's the perfect addition to any pasta dish.


Sadau Jovilisi
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This pesto is amazing! I love the unique flavor that the pecans give it.


William Herbst
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I love this pesto! It's so easy to make and it's so versatile. I've used it on pasta, pizza, and even as a marinade for chicken.


Sk Fardin
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This pesto is delicious! It's the perfect addition to any pasta dish.


Akpan John
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I've tried many pesto recipes, but this one is by far the best. It's so flavorful and easy to make.


rowan morris
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This pesto is amazing! I love the flavor of the basil and pecans.


Sagar Yogi
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I've made this pesto several times now and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's so versatile.


Daniel Holmes
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This pesto is delicious! The basil and pecans give it a great flavor.


Rehan Jani
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I love this pesto! It's so easy to make and it's so delicious. I've used it on pasta, pizza, and even as a dip for vegetables.


Jemi Mikomba
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This pesto is amazing! I've made it several times now and it's always a hit. The basil and pecans give it a unique flavor that's perfect for pasta, pizza, or even just as a dip for bread.


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