This honey walnut pesto recipe is a bright and fresh sauce made with basil, honey, walnuts, garlic, and olive oil. Great for pastas, toast, or risotto! A fantastic flavorful addition to any meal – this healthy no cook pesto sauce is ready in just 10 minutes in your blender or food processor!
This Honey Walnut Pesto Recipe Is:
- Bright
- Herby
- Fresh
- Subtly Sweet
- Loaded with Flavor
- Versatile
- Hearty
- Vegetarian, gluten free, dairy free!
Savory Honey Recipes for Meal Prep
You can easily meal prep this walnut and honey pesto recipe by following the below recipe and dividing it into a few equal portions to enjoy throughout the week. I love having a healthy homemade meal ready in my fridge during the busy weekdays. By meal prepping this recipe, you can cook once and have perfectly portioned meals ready to go. I rely heavily on meal prepping and created a whole section of the site to recipes you can meal prep, batch cook, or make ahead. Heat + eat, you’re all set!
What Ingredients Do I Need For This Savory and Sweet Pesto Sauce Recipe?
- Raw Honey: We use our own honey, straight out of the beehives for us! As beekeepers, we have plenty of raw honey so I try to use it in all my recipes instead of sugar. I’d recommend trying a local farmers market to find the best raw honey in your area. Or else, this raw organic honey online here is the next best thing.
- Walnuts: because YUM. I stocked up a few bags of these Amazon-brand walnuts which are super cheap and a great value for the quality.
- Fresh Basil
- Fresh Parsley
- Garlic: I use fresh garlic when I have it, and this great jarred organic garlic when I don’t have fresh. It’s actually super convenient to have pre-chopped garlic on hand for quick and easy meal prep.
- Red Chili Pepper Flakes: for a little heat! if you don’t like spice, you can absolutely skip them in this recipe.
- Lemon Juice: Use fresh lemons if you have it, or this really great powdered lemon that you can keep in your pantry if you don’t have fresh lemons. This lemon is great for dressings, dips, and even cocktails.
- Olive Oil: I like to use this delicious Zoe olive oil which has a fantastic flavor and deep color- it’s really inexpensive online here, so I keep a few liters stocked up in my pantry. For the quality of oil you get, it’s an excellent value, I would highly recommend!
- Pink Himalayan Sea Salt: I like to use a pink Himalayan Sea Salt in my kitchen, which has more natural minerals than plain processed table salt. It’s fairly inexpensive, so I’d recommend this salt if you’re looking for an easy way to level up your spice pantry.
- Tellicherry Black Pepper: Like the salt, it’s amazing the flavor difference you can get with really good tellicherry black pepper. This pepper is the same price is buying pre-ground, and has a million times more flavor! I use these really great tellicherry peppercorns, which I would definitely recommend.
Easy Weeknight Pesto with Honey!
This walnut and honey pesto recipe is what I call an Easy Weeknight Meal – which is on your table in about 30 minutes. These quick and simple recipes are perfect for those nights when you want a healthy homecooked meal but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen. I have a whole section of The Herbeevore dedicated to Easy Weeknight Meals, that are great for the whole family. From soups and stews, to pastas and proteins – a healthy meal can be on your table in no time. Even faster than ordering takeout!
How Do I Make Pesto with Walnuts?
- Toast the walnuts over low heat in a sauce pan – the nuts should be fully toasted after about 3 to 4 minutes, so make sure to watch and stir with a wooden spoon so they don’t burn.
- In a food processor or blender, add basil, parsley, toasted walnuts, honey, garlic, pepper flakes, and lemon juice. Pulse a few times to break down the greens.
- Mix on low and pour in the olive oil until the pesto is a smooth consistency. Add salt and pepper, taste, and adjust seasonings as desired. Toss pesto with freshly cooked pasta, smash pesto with cooked chickpeas, or stir into risotto, mangia!
Other Savory Honey Recipes You’ll Love!
3 Bean Salad with Honey Vinaigrette Dressing (Vegetarian, GF)
Instant Pot Honey Garlic Noodles Recipe (Vegetarian)
Honey Mustard Coleslaw (Gluten Free, Vegetarian)
Raw Honey Cilantro Lime Sauce Recipe (Vegetarian, Low Sodium, Paleo, Whole30)
Oven-Baked Honey Garlic Chicken Nuggets
Get the Same Ingredients I Used For My Vegan and Nut Free Pepitas Pesto Recipe!
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Honey Walnut Pesto (Gluten Free)
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup walnuts
- 1 tablespoon raw honey
- 2 cups basil
- 1 cup fresh parsley
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/8 teaspoon Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice about 1 lemon
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon Himalayan Sea Salt and Pepper to Taste
Instructions
- Toast the walnuts over low heat in a sauce pan - the nuts should be fully toasted after about 3 to 4 minutes, so make sure to watch and stir with a wooden spoon so they don't burn.
- In a food processor or blender, add basil, parsley, toasted walnuts, honey, garlic, pepper flakes, and lemon juice. Pulse a few times to break down the greens.
- Mix on low and pour in the olive oil until the pesto is a smooth consistency. Add salt and pepper, taste, and adjust seasonings as desired. Toss pesto with freshly cooked pasta, smash pesto with cooked chickpeas, or stir into risotto, mangia!
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