Logo
Logo

Basil Walnut Pesto

A twist on classic pesto using walnuts instead of pine nuts. Walnuts are rich in antioxidants and omega-3 fats that lower heart disease risk.

From The Young Forever Cookbook

Ingredients

  • 4 cups packed fresh basil leaves
  • 1 cup toasted walnuts
  • 1 garlic clove
  • 0.5 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • 0.25 cup lemon juice
  • 0.33 cup grated pecorino cheese
  • 0.5 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.25 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. In a food processor, combine the basil, walnuts, and garlic. Pulse a few times before adding the olive oil, lemon juice, pecorino cheese, salt, and pepper. Blend until almost smooth.
  2. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 2 months.

Active Compounds

Nutrients and bioactive compounds delivered by this recipe's ingredients.

  • Omega-3 fatty acids
    From: Walnuts
  • Ellagitannins
    From: Walnuts
  • Polyunsaturated fats
    From: Walnuts

May Support

Health conditions and aging processes this recipe's compounds may influence, based on the source research.

  • Age-Related Artery Stiffness
    Improves · via Walnuts
  • Cancer
    Reduces risk of · via Walnuts
  • Cognitive decline
    Improves · via Walnuts
  • Cardiovascular Disease
    Protects against · via Walnuts
  • Stroke
    Reduces risk of · via Walnuts
  • Heart disease
    Improves · via Walnuts
  • All-Cause Mortality
    Reduces risk of · via Walnuts
  • Aging
    Reduces risk of · via Walnuts
  • Telomere Shortening
    Protects against · via Omega-3 fatty acids
  • Bone mineral density loss
    Protects against · via Omega-3 fatty acids
  • Sarcopenia
    Protects against · via Omega-3 fatty acids
  • Osteoarthritis
    Protects against · via Omega-3 fatty acids
  • Age-Related Macular Degeneration
    Protects against · via Omega-3 fatty acids
  • Parkinson's disease
    Protects against · via Omega-3 fatty acids
  • Alzheimer's disease
    Protects against · via Omega-3 fatty acids
  • Dementia
    Protects against · via Omega-3 fatty acids

Related Recipes

Other recipes that share compounds or health benefits with this one.