Garlic and Walnut Sauce
Elevate your culinary repertoire with this rich and flavorful Garlic and Walnut Sauce — a creamy, nutty blend that's ready in just 15 minutes! Toasted walnuts bring a robust depth, balanced perfectly by the zing of fresh lemon juice and the savory notes of grated Parmesan cheese. Infused with aromatic garlic and a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, this sauce achieves a velvety texture, making it ideal for pasta, roasted vegetables, or as a gourmet spread. Simple yet luxurious, this recipe is a quick and healthy way to transform everyday ingredients into a bold, versatile condiment. Perfect for busy weeknights or as a centerpiece for entertaining, this garlic walnut sauce is an easy, indulgent addition to your kitchen repertoire.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup walnuts
- 3 pieces garlic cloves
- 0.33 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 0.5 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 0.25 cup water
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes, stirring frequently, until they are fragrant and lightly browned. Remove from heat and let them cool slightly.
Peel the garlic cloves and roughly chop them.
In a food processor or blender, add the toasted walnuts, chopped garlic, grated Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper.
Start blending the ingredients and gradually pour in the olive oil while blending. Process the mixture until smooth, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
Add the water a little at a time to achieve your desired consistency. Blend again until the sauce is creamy and well combined.
Taste the sauce and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or lemon juice if necessary.
Transfer the sauce to a serving bowl or use it immediately with your favorite dish. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1597 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 164.2 g | 211% | |
| Saturated Fat | 25.9 g | 130% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 56.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 40 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 1866 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 20.8 g | 8% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 8.5 g | 30% | |
| Total Sugars | 3.5 g | ||
| Protein | 35.0 g | 70% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 580 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 3.8 mg | 21% | |
| Potassium | 588 mg | 13% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
