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!

Nutriscore Rating: 38/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:0 mins

Total Time:10 mins

Servings: 4

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

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the fresh basil leaves under cold water and gently pat them dry with a clean kitchen towel or paper towels.

Step 2

In a food processor, add the macadamia nuts and pulse a few times until they are coarsely chopped.

Step 3

Add the basil leaves, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic cloves, lemon juice, salt, and black pepper to the food processor.

Step 4

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.

Step 5

Taste the pesto and adjust seasoning if necessary, adding an additional pinch of salt, pepper, or lemon juice to suit your palate.

Step 6

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

Serving size	216.6 grams (216.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1147

Total Fat 124.30g	159%
Saturated Fat 24.00g	120%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 40mg	13%
Sodium 1861mg	81%
Total Carbohydrate 4.70g	2%
Dietary Fiber 1.70g	6%
Total Sugars 0.40g
Protein 17.80g	36%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 505mg	39%
Iron 2mg	8%
Potassium 174mg	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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 92.6%

Protein: 5.9%

Carbs: 1.6%