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joan's pesto

(2 ratings)
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Recipe by
Isabel Vela
@christinabel
San Antonio, TX

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

(2 ratings)
prep time 20 Min

Ingredients For joan's pesto

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

How To Make joan's pesto

  • 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.
  • 2
    With the processor running, slowly the 1 cup of olive oil until the mixture becomes a thick slightly textured paste.
  • 3
    enjoy on bruchetta, in soups, or on crackers.
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