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