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Walnut Pesto

Great walnut flavor and smooth spreading garnish or spread for many uses.  Surprisingly more flavor that the list of ingredients suggests.

Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 20 minutes
Author Dann Reid

Ingredients

Walnut Pesto

  • 1 C Walnuts, blanched and air cooled
  • 1/3 C Pine nuts
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 1 Bunch Italian parsley
  • 2 oz California Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1.5 oz Grated Romano cheese Yes, Parmigiano-Reggiano works
  • Hot water, as needed
  • Salt and pepper

Instructions

  1. Process all ingredients in a food processor until smooth.  Use the water to smooth out the pesto if it is too stiff to process well.  Check and adjust seasoning.