Walnut Roasted Beet Pesto

Name: Walnut Roasted Beet Pesto
Ingredients: Lemon juice, to taste; Sea salt, to taste; Freshly ground black pepper, to taste; 12 medium red beets; 6 cups California walnuts (halves/pieces), toasted; 5 cups basil, torn into pieces; 2 cups kale, torn into pieces; 5 tablespoons Parmesan cheese or vegetarian Parmesan-style cheese; 4-1/4 cups extra-virgin unfiltered California olive oil

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By: Matthew Dean (via Walnuts)

Last Updated: Mar 4, 2026

Prep: 0 mins

Cook: 0 mins

Nutrition Facts

60 calCalories

1 gProtein

1 gCarbs

Ingredients

Lemon juice, to taste
Sea salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
12 medium red beets
6 cups California walnuts (halves/pieces), toasted
5 cups basil, torn into pieces
2 cups kale, torn into pieces
5 tablespoons Parmesan cheese or vegetarian Parmesan-style cheese
4-1/4 cups extra-virgin unfiltered California olive oil

Instructions

1. Wrap beets loosely in aluminum foil packet and roast at 400 F until tender, 45 to 60 minutes.
2. Allow beets to cool; peel, quarter and then transfer to food processor.
3. Add California walnuts, basil, kale, and cheese; mix until smooth.

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