joan's pesto

(2 RATINGS)
47 Pinches
San Antonio, TX
Updated on Jan 25, 2012

This pesto is a little different... it has walnuts in it! But it is really good. I like it on Tricuits.

prep time 20 Min
cook time
method ---
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Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup olive oil, extra virgin
  • 1 - lemon,juiced
  • 6 - cloves of garlic
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1 can walnuts
  • 1 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • - salt and black pepper to taste

How To Make joan's pesto

  • Step 1
    Blend the 1/2 cup of olive oil,the lemon juice,basil leaves,walnuts and grated parmesan cheese in a food processor until all ingredients are integrated.
  • Step 2
    With the processor running, slowly the 1 cup of olive oil until the mixture becomes a thick slightly textured paste.
  • Step 3
    enjoy on bruchetta, in soups, or on crackers.

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