Walnut & Rocket Pesto

By OcadoLife
Whip up this peppery and punchy seasonal pesto in under 10 minutes. Toasted walnuts are used for extra flavour – gently fry them in a dry pan for a few minutes until they become aromatic and are just starting to colour.…
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Ingredients

7 total
  • 70 g of rocket
  • 90 ml of extra virgin olive oil
  • 55 g of walnuts, toasted for extra flavour
  • 40 g of parmesan, grated
  • 1 clove of garlic, chopped
  • 500 g of gnocchi, to serve (optional)
  • 40 ml of walnut oil

Method

2 steps
  1. Step 1

    In a blender, whizz together the rocket, walnuts (toasted for extra flavour), parmesan, garlic, olive oil and walnut oil until it combines to form a smooth consistency. Add water to thin as needed, and season to taste.

  2. Step 2

    Serve with gnocchi, your choice of pasta, on toast, spooned over a baked sweet potato, or transfer into an airtight container and chill until needed. This will keep for up to five days in the fridge.