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Fresh Basil Walnut Pesto

Fresh Basil Walnut Pesto

A vibrant little jar of green goodness from Natalie’s kitchen — fresh basil, garlic, walnuts, parmesan, and olive oil blended into one of the simplest ways to make everyday meals feel beautiful.

There’s something about homemade pesto that instantly makes even the simplest food feel special.

Warm pasta. Toasted sourdough. Roasted vegetables. Eggs. Soup.

One spoonful somehow transforms everything.

And honestly, it almost feels too easy for how fancy and flavorful it tastes.

We make fresh pesto constantly around here — especially when basil is overflowing and the kitchen starts craving brighter fresher foods again.

It’s one of those recipes that quickly becomes part of your rhythm once you realize how many ways you can use it throughout the week.

A little jar in the fridge always feels like a good idea.

Why We Love It

Garlic

Fresh garlic brings bold flavor while supporting overall wellness and balance from within.

Walnuts

Rich in healthy fats and antioxidants that help nourish the body and support healthy skin.

Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Adds richness, hydration, and that silky luxurious texture that makes homemade pesto so satisfying.

Basil + Spinach

Fresh greens packed with flavor, color, and nutrients that help make this pesto feel both vibrant and nourishing.

Ways We Love Using It

  • tossed with warm pasta or veggie noodles
  • spooned into soup before serving
  • spread onto toasted sourdough
  • layered onto roasted vegetables
  • baked with chicken or fish
  • stirred into eggs
  • drizzled over grain bowls

Honestly…once you make fresh pesto, you start finding excuses to put it on everything.

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup raw walnuts
  • 2–3 garlic cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon Himalayan pink salt
  • pinch black pepper
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1 cup fresh baby spinach
  • 1/4 cup freshly grated parmesan
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • squeeze of fresh lemon juice (optional)

Directions

Add all ingredients to a food processor.

Blend until smooth and creamy, adjusting the olive oil depending on the consistency you prefer.

Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.

Serve immediately or store chilled.

Pro Tip

When tossing pesto with warm pasta, reserve a little pasta water before draining.

The starchy water helps thin the pesto slightly and creates the dreamiest creamy sauce texture.

Glow Note

I love recipes like this because they make simple everyday meals feel elevated without requiring much effort at all.

Fresh ingredients. Big flavor. Beautiful color.

The kind of kitchen staple that quietly makes cooking at home feel more enjoyable.

Love + Eat Well,
Natalie