Lighter Pesto

Name: Lighter Pesto
Ingredients: 3 cups basil leaves, tightly packed fresh (2 ounces); 3 tablespoons walnut pieces; 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated; 2 garlic cloves, peeled; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; coarse salt and pepper; 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

7 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

3 cups basil leaves, tightly packed fresh (2 ounces)
3 tablespoons walnut pieces
3 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
coarse salt and pepper
3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Directions

1

In food processor, combine basil, walnuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic, lemon juice, and 3 tablespoons water; season with salt and pepper.
2

Puree until paste forms.
3

With motor running, add oil in a thin stream.
4

Process until very smooth, about 1 minute.