Walnut Pesto

Walnut Pesto

It’s hard to believe that this super creamy pesto is completely dairy-free! Cilantro, lime, and walnuts create a decadent sauce that you won’t feel guilty enjoying. With only six ingredients, this simple recipe easily upgrades your pasta, eggs, or favorite Mexican dish.

Ingredients

  • 1 cupCilantro
  • 1/2 cupWalnuts, raw, unsalted
  • 1/2Onion, raw
  • 2 tbspLime Juice
  • 1 tspSea Salt
  • 1/4 cupOlive Oil

Directions

  1. Add cilantro, walnuts, red onion, lime juice, and salt and blend until well combined.
  2. Add the oil and continue blending for 15 to 20 seconds.
  3. Serve with pasta or your favorite Mexican dish or freeze in ice cube trays for meal prep.
  4. Enjoy!

Nutritional information

Recipe: Creamy Green Strawberry Dream Serving in this recipe:1

  • Calories: 236.6
  • Total Fat: 3.6 g 5.5%
  • Saturated Fat: 0.4 g 1.9%
  • Cholesterol: 0 mg 0%
  • Sodium: 358.7 mg 14.9%
  • Total Carbs: 45.7 g 15.2%
  • Dietary Fiber: 9.9 g 39.4%
  • Sugar: 22.1 g
  • Protein: 8.1 g 16.2%
  • Vitamin A: 481.9% Vitamin C: 244.1%
  • Calcium: 68.5% Iron: 26.1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.