Walnut Parsley Pesto

Makes2 cups
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes

Ingredients
Directions

Ingredients

2 cups packed fresh parsley
2 tsp. fresh oregano
1/4 cup toasted walnuts pieces
1 garlic clove
1 tsp. lemon juice
1/4 tsp. lemon zest
2 tbs. grated Parmesan cheese
1/8 tsp. sea salt
1/4 tsp. fresh ground black pepper
3 tbs. olive oil
1 tbs. toasted walnut oil

In a food processor, combine the parsley, olive oil, oregano, walnuts, garlic, lemon juice, zest, cheese, salt and pepper. Blend until finely chopped and slowly drizzle the walnut oil into the blender through the hole in the lid.

STEP 2

Blend until mixture is smooth and thick. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper as needed.

STEP 3

Place in food storage container, cover, label, date and refrigerate until needed.

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