Macadamia Pesto
Brighten up your mealtime with this luxuriously creamy Macadamia Pesto, a fresh twist on the classic Italian favorite. Featuring fragrant fresh basil, buttery macadamia nuts, and a touch of zesty lemon juice, this vibrant sauce is perfectly balanced with grated Parmesan cheese and a hint of garlic. The slow drizzle of extra virgin olive oil ties it all together, creating a silky-smooth texture that's irresistible. Ready in just 10 minutes, this versatile pesto is perfect for tossing with pasta, spreading on sandwiches, or drizzling over roasted vegetables. Gluten-free and packed with rich, nutty flavor, this gourmet-inspired recipe is your ticket to effortless elegance in the kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Fresh basil leaves
- 0.5 cups Macadamia nuts
- 0.5 cups Parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 count Garlic cloves
- 0.5 cups Extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 0.25 teaspoons Black pepper, freshly ground
Instructions
Rinse the fresh basil leaves under cold water and gently pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.
In a food processor, add the macadamia nuts and pulse a few times until they are coarsely chopped.
Add the basil leaves, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic cloves, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the food processor.
While processing the mixture, slowly drizzle in the olive oil through the chute or opening on top. Continue to blend until you achieve a smooth and creamy consistency. Stop occasionally to scrape down the sides of the processor to ensure everything is evenly incorporated.
Taste the pesto and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding an additional pinch of salt, pepper, or lemon juice to suit your palate.
Transfer the macadamia pesto to a clean jar or airtight container. Use immediately or store in the refrigerator for up to one week.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1147 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 124.3 g | 159% | |
| Saturated Fat | 24.0 g | 120% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 40 mg | 13% | |
| Sodium | 1861 mg | 81% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 4.7 g | 2% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 0.4 g | ||
| Protein | 17.8 g | 36% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 505 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 1.5 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 174 mg | 4% | |
*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.
