Simple Homemade Green Olive Pesto
This quick puree of olives, basil, parsley, and walnuts with olive oil makes a delicious and versatile homemade green olive pesto. Amazing over pasta, on crostini, as a dip, in a sandwich, and more!
Servings 8 servings
Calories 175kcal
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 cup green olives, pitted and packed down
- 1 cup packed fresh parsley leaves
- 1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- garnishes: chopped olives, basil leaves, toasted walnuts
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350F. Spread out the walnuts on a baking sheet. Toast them for 5 minutes.
- To the bowl of a food processor add the walnuts, olives, parsley, basil, garlic, and lemon juice.
- Start the processor and pour in the olive oil while it runs. If the sauce is too thick, pour in a couple more tablespoons olive oil.
Nutrition
Calories: 175kcal