Basil Walnut Dip Recipes

Steps:

• Place the walnuts, pignolis, and garlic in the bowl of a food processor fitted with a steel blade. Process for 15 seconds. Add the basil leaves, salt, and pepper. With the processor running, slowly pour the olive oil into the bowl through the feed tube and process until the pesto is thoroughly pureed. Add the Parmesan and puree for a minute. Use right away or store the pesto in the refrigerator or freezer with a thin film of olive oil on top.

Steps:

• Set out cream cheese until softened.
• Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Place walnuts in a shallow baking dish.
• Bake for 5-8 minutes or until nuts are browned.
• (Stir them once or twice during baking) Combine the rest of the ingredients in a small bowl.
• Add and stir in the walnuts.
• Cover and chill for a couple of hours to blend flavors.

Steps:

• Pulse walnuts, olive oil, lemon juice, and garlic in a food processor until walnuts are finely chopped. Add basil leaves a little at a time, pulsing until a smooth paste forms. Mix in Parmesan cheese.

Steps:

• Pulse walnuts and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped. Add basil, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, and jalapeno pepper; process until combined. Stream olive oil into basil mixture while food processor is still running until consistency is smooth. Season with salt and black pepper.