Pecan Pesto

Name: Pecan Pesto
Ingredients: 1 small clove garlic; 1 cup fresh basil leaves; 1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves; 1 cup fresh opal basil leaves (or substitute more basil); 1/2 cup pecans, toasted; 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil; 2 tablespoons freshly grated pecorino Romano or Parmesan; Salt

8 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

1 small clove garlic
1 cup fresh basil leaves
1 cup fresh Thai basil leaves
1 cup fresh opal basil leaves (or substitute more basil)
1/2 cup pecans, toasted
1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
2 tablespoons freshly grated pecorino Romano or Parmesan
Salt

Directions

1

Put garlic in the bowl of a food processor and pulse to break it into smaller pieces.
2

Add basil and pecans to the processor.
3

With the machine running, slowly add the olive oil and puree until mixture is mostly smooth.
4

Transfer pesto to a bowl and stir in grated cheese.
5

Season to taste with salt.