I love so much my walnut, hazelnut and basil pesto recipe ! And I definitely enjoy cooking my own tasty pesto when it is made of fresh ingredients. I keep it in the fridge in a jar (or an airtight container) for a whole week ! This walnut, hazelnut and basil pesto is divine.

Besides I replace pine nuts (that you can find in the classic recipe) by walnuts and hazelnuts because it brings a lot of nutrients. And it is less pricey. I definitely succumb to this extra nutty touch too.

Best of all, this healthy pesto takes no time at all as you have to pulse altogether walnuts, hazelnuts, basil, spinach, lime, lemon, olive oil, garlic and salt and pepper until smooth. It is a pesto packed with vitamins and minerals.

I’ve realized that parmesan is really not necessary in this pesto recipe. So this is a successful VEGAN pesto recipe.

But if you like the ‘cheesy’ touch in your pesto, add 2 tablespoon(s) of nutritional yeast flakes. It is delish for a cheesy, nutty, umami-like flavor.

And finally for those who like a spicy touch, add half chili !

I hope you’ll enjoy this very easy recipe. It couldn’t be simpler.

Top Tip

Pesto is basically great for everything ! I love to use this delicious healthy pesto recipe with pasta or as a base for my pizza (check how to make super healthy and very tasty pizza dough, cauliflower pizza (low carb) or vegan black charcoal pizza).

I use it for any Buddha bowl or as a spread for a toast too !

Healthy pesto and…

Basil and nutty flavors, nutrients dense & homemade (no preservatives here).

If you make it

If you make the walnut hazelnut and basil pesto, tag me on Instagram as @live.and.taste and use #liveandtaste hashtag.

Feel free to ask me any question or leave me a comment (reply) below the recipe, I will be thrilled to reply to you.

Healthy greetings from Laetitia