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Mixed Herb Pesto

4.7

(4)

Can be prepared in 45 minutes or less.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes about 3/4 cup

Ingredients

1 cup packed fresh flat-leafed parsley leaves, washed well and spun dry
1/2 cup packed fresh basil leaves, washed well and spun dry
1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
1 tablespoon fresh rosemary leaves
1 tablespoon fresh tarragon leaves
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan (about 1 1/2 ounces)
1/3 cup olive oil
1/4 cups walnuts, toasted golden brown and cooled
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

Preparation

  1. In a food processor blend together all ingredients with salt and pepper to taste until smooth. (Pesto keeps, surface covered with plastic wrap, chilled, 1 week.)

TagsSauceBasilHerbs & SpicesThymeParsleyDinnerGluten FreeVegetarianMake AheadEasyNo-CookFood ProcessorGourmet
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