Pesto
From Good Morning America's Rebecca Kolls and chef Karen Pickus
Fresh Pesto from the fruits of your garden labor.
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Ingredients
1 large bunch fresh basil, leaves, washed and dried (6 cups firmly packed basil leaves)
1 small bunch flat leaf parsley, leaves washed and dried (2 cups firmly packed parsley leaves)
1 and 1/2 cups pine nuts
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmigiano Reggiano cheese
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon freshly grated lemon rind (rind from 1 large lemon)
2 medium cloves garlic, peel removed
1 and 1/4 teaspoons salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1. Place all ingredients in a food processor and process for 2 minutes. Scrape down sides and continue to process or 1 more minute, or until mixture is coarse but evenly pureed.
2. Place in plastic bags that can be sealed. Refrigerate or freeze until ready to use.
Makes 2 and 1/2 cups.
All recipes courtesy of chef, Karen Pickus
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