Suddenly everyone loves walnuts! Not that I have any objections to the crinkly little guys, but apparently they can cure everything from obesity to cancer. So let’s give them a go, I say! Now my first inclination would be to go straight for a coffee walnut cake, but as I’m still stuck on the boring low carb stuff, I have had to content myself with something savoury. So hey presto, walnut pesto (see what I did there?). This is great stuff to keep in the fridge to dollop on top of steaks or lamb chops and is also delicious on cauliflower. Oh yes, it is also great on pasta.
Ingredients:
You will need 2 cloves of garlic (well crushed), a bunch of basil – see the picture, 50g shelled walnuts, 50g grated finely parmesan, 150g olive oil, salt to taste ( approx 1/2 teaspoon)
Method: Place all the ingredients except for the oil and salt in a food processor.
Pulse until they are finely chopped. Pour in the oil and mix briefly and add salt to taste.
Place in to a screwtop jar and keep in the fridge;
This is great stuff to keep in the fridge. A teaspoon or so mixed with mayonnaise adds a great flavour.
A last word on walnuts. At Christmas my grandmother used to make after-dinner treats, by sticking two walnut halves together with some marzipan. They are simple little petits four, and delicious to have with coffee along with some truffles. I still make them every year as a little homage to her and somehow it always brings a lump to my throat every time I do.
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