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Jarred Basil Pesto with Walnuts
4.6(752 ratings)When basil is cheap and abundant, a big batch of pesto is the best way to capture it. Walnuts keep the cost down compared with pine nuts, and a quick soak removes their bitter edge. Pack the finished pesto into a clean glass jar, smooth the top and cover with a thin layer of oil so it stays green for spooning onto zucchini noodles or tomatoes.
- Hands-on
- 15 min
- Soak
- 1 hr
- Total
- 1 hr 15 min
- Serves
- 10
- Level
- Easy
Method
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A generous jar of classic-style basil pesto made with walnuts and nutritional yeast, sealed under olive oil to keep in the fridge all week. Join to see the full ingredient list, every step and the kitchen tip.
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