Pesto

Here's a recipe for you that tastes great on many dishes - pasta, chicken, fish, potatoes, pizza, etc. You can substitute the pine nuts in the recipe for a different nut (ie. walnuts, sunflowers, etc). Use your imagination with this one! Enjoy!

Pesto

• 3 cups basil leaves, packed
• 3-4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup toasted pine nuts
• 3/4 cup grated parmesan or asiago cheese
• 7 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• s&p to taste

1. In food processor, blend basil, garlic, pine nuts and cheese until combined. Slowly stream in EVVO and lemon juice. Blend until a smooth paste is formed.
2. Add s&p to taste, if desired. Enjoy!