Walnut Pesto Recipe
A delicious recipe for superfood Walnut Pesto! A tasty vegan walnut pesto recipe made with power greens, walnuts, garlic, miso paste, and olive oil. Vegan!
How to Make the Best Walnut Pesto
This walnut pesto is a vibrant, nutrient-packed twist on traditional basil pesto. By swapping out pine nuts for walnuts and adding a generous helping of power greens like baby kale, arugula, and spinach, you get a sauce that’s not only delicious but loaded with vitamins and healthy fats.
The secret ingredient here is white miso paste, which adds a subtle umami depth that makes this pesto incredibly satisfying—even without any cheese. It’s completely vegan yet tastes rich and complex. Toss it with pasta, spread it on crusty bread, drizzle it over roasted vegetables, or use it as a sauce for grain bowls.
Ready in just 15 minutes with no cooking required, this superfood pesto is the perfect way to add a burst of fresh flavor and nutrition to any meal. Make a batch at the beginning of the week and use it to elevate your lunches and dinners all week long.
Walnut Pesto
A delicious recipe for superfood Walnut Pesto! A tasty vegan walnut pesto recipe made with power greens, walnuts, garlic, miso paste, and olive oil. Vegan!
Ingredients
Walnut Pesto
Instructions
Walnut Pesto
- Place walnuts, miso paste, olive oil, and garlic into a food processor and pulse repeatedly.
- Add the power greens and herbs, then pulse until combined.
- Add 2 tablespoons of water and pulse. Adjust consistency by adding more water if you prefer a thinner pesto.
- Taste and add salt, pepper, and a squeeze of lemon. Pulse once more and taste again to adjust seasonings as needed.
Notes
- Toast your walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes for enhanced flavor.
- Start with one garlic clove and add more if you prefer a stronger garlic taste.
- The amount of water can be adjusted—use 2-4 tablespoons depending on your desired consistency.
- Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
