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A Different Kind of Pesto

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  • Servings: 4-6
  • Prep: 10m
  • Cook: 0m
    • The following recipe serves 4-6 people.

Ingredients

The ingredients are:
  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves, loosely packed
  • 1 cup flat-leaf parsley, loosely packed
  • 1/4 cup slivered almonds, toasted
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 4 teaspoons lemon zest, grated
  • 1/3 cup lemon juice freshly squeezed
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 1/2 ounces Parmesan cheese, grated (1/2 cup) not the stuff in the green can
We recommend you get your ingredients ready before you start cooking. Once you're ready, here are the steps to making this delicious recipe

How to Make

  • Step 1: Place basil, parsley, almonds and garlic in a small food processor; pulse until chopped.

  • Step 2: Add lemon zest, juice, honey and salt. Process again. While processor is running, gradually add oil in a steady stream.

  • Step 3: Add cheese and pulse just until blended. Will keep in the fridge up to a week in an airtight container.

Tips & Variations

Don't forget the following tips and variations.
  • Food processor

We hope you enjoy this recipe!

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