Food Network Magazine - (11)November 2020

Superfood of the Month

Turn this healthy nut into pesto!

Walnuts

Superfood Stats

They’re a source

of antioxidants

like vitamin E

and melatonin.

1

They have

more heart-healthy

omega-3s than

any other nut.

2

Researchers say that

eating them might

help increase good-

for-you gut bacteria.

3

WALNUT PESTO

ACTIVE: 20 min l TOTAL 20 min

MAKES: 1¼ cups

2 cups walnuts

2 cloves garlic

½ cup plus 2 tablespoons

extra-virgin olive oil

2 tablespoons

sherry vinegar

Kosher salt

½ cup finely chopped

fresh parsley

1 tablespoon chopped

fresh thyme

1.Preheat the oven to 400 ̊.

Spread the walnuts on a

baking sheet and bake until

golden brown, about 5 minutes.

Let cool completely.

2.Pulse 1 cup walnuts, the

garlic and ¼ cup olive oil

in a food processor to make

a paste, about 1 minute,

scraping the bowl as needed.

Add the remaining 1 cup walnuts

and ¼ cup plus 2 tablespoons

olive oil, the vinegar and a pinch

of salt. Pulse until combined

but still chunky.

Here are five good reasons to eat more walnuts.

Studies have found

that consuming about

½ cup per day can help

lower blood pressure.

5

They contain

polyphenols, which

can help reduce

inflammation.

4

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PESTO PHOTO: RALPH SMITH; FOOD AND PROP STYLING: TAYLOR SMITH. WALNUTS: STEVE GIRALT.

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Serve the pesto

~ with crosti~i or cheese~

~ or spoo~ some over

roasted potatoes.

3. Transfer to a bowl and stir in
   the parsley and thyme; season
   with salt.

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