Lighter Pesto

Name: Lighter Pesto
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: Makes 3/4 cup
Ingredients: 3 cups tightly packed fresh basil leaves (2 ounces total); 3 tablespoons walnut pieces; 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese; 2 garlic cloves, peeled; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; Coarse salt and ground pepper; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

With fresh basil at its summer peak, we can add more basil and less oil and nuts to this recipe.

Source: Everyday Food, July/August 2007

10 mins 10 mins Makes 3/4 cup

Total Time Prep Yield

Ingredients

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

Directions

1. In a food processor, combine basil, walnuts, Parmesan, garlic, lemon juice, and 3 tablespoons water; season with salt and pepper. Puree until a paste forms.
2. With motor running, add oil in a thin stream. Process until very smooth, about 1 minute.