Marjoram Pesto

Name: Marjoram Pesto
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh marjoram, leaves and small stems only; 1 large or 2 small garlic cloves, peeled; 2 teaspoons red wine vinegar; 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1 tablespoon capers, drained; 2 anchovy fillets (optional); Salt and freshly ground black pepper

7 ingredients

6 steps

Ingredients

2 cups fresh marjoram, leaves and small stems only
1 large or 2 small garlic cloves, peeled
2 teaspoons red wine vinegar
1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 tablespoon capers, drained
2 anchovy fillets (optional)
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1

Combine the marjoram and garlic in a blender or small food processor.
2

Process until finely minced, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula once or twice if necessary.
3

Add the vinegar and most of the oil and process until smooth.
4

Add the capers and anchovies if you like and pulse the machine on and off a few times; you want to mince, not puree, the mixture, so dont overprocess.
5

Stir in the remaining oil, along with salt and pepper to taste.
6

Serve at room temperature.