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Roasted Zucchini Pesto Pizza from Curious Cuisiniere
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Nutty Basil Pesto

This smooth and nutty basil pesto is perfect for pasta or pizza! 
Yield ½ c
Prep Time5 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: Sauce
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 225kcal
Author: Sarah | Curious Cuisiniere

Ingredients

  • 1 c fresh basil leaves packed
  • ¼ c Parmesan cheese, grated
  • ¼ c walnuts
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • ⅛ teaspoon salt
  • 5 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

  • Place all ingredients, except olive oil, in the bowl of your food processor. Pulse on high a few seconds.
  • Add olive oil 1 tablespoon at a time, pulsing between each addition, until the pesto is the consistency of a spreadable paste.

Nutrition

Serving: 2tablespoon | Calories: 225kcal | Carbohydrates: 1.7g | Protein: 4.4g | Fat: 23.7g | Saturated Fat: 3.8g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 140mg | Fiber: 0.7g