Pesto
 
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Use these fresh summer herbs to heighten the flavor of any healthy creation.
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Recipe type: Condiment
Cuisine: Italian
Serves: 1 cup
Ingredients
  • 2 c. loosely packed basil leaves, rinsed
  • ½ c. pine nuts
  • (Pine nuts are expensive, but the preferred nut to use in pesto; walnuts could be substituted.)
  • ½ c. parmesan cheese, finely grated
  • ½ c. olive oil
  • ½ t. sea salt
  • ½ t. black pepper
  • 3 cloves of garlic, minced
Instructions
  1. Pick about 2 cups loosely packed fresh basil. Rinse off and spin in a salad spinner or dry with paper towels.
  2. Place all ingredients in food processor and begin to pulse.
  3. Wipe down the sides of the food processor and begin to run on chop/shred mode.
  4. Repeat the above procedure 2-3 times until thoroughly blended.
  5. Keep covered and refrigerated until ready to use.
  6. Store in the refrigerator. Find multiple ways to enjoy this within 1 to 2 weeks of preparing.
Recipe by My Dragonfly Cafe at https://mydragonflycafe.com/pesto/