Basil Pesto

Yield: 4-6 servings or about 20 tastings

Ingredients:

½ cup raw nuts (pine nuts, almonds, pecans, peanuts, or cashews)

3 cloves garlic

2 cups basil leaves, washed and dried

½ cup olive oil

½ cup hard cheese, finely grated

To taste salt & pepper

Directions:

1. Place the garlic and nuts together in a food processor with a blade attachment. Pulse until finely chopped.
2. Add basil, pulse until finely chopped, add grated cheese and pulse just to incorporate
3. Turn on processor, and drizzle in olive oil while running.
4. Serve and enjoy!

© Seth Freedman, East Atlanta Village Farmers Market Chef