CRANBERRY PESTO

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I updated a classic Italian pesto to include cranberries and walnuts. It's so good slathered on pork loin, pasta or turkey sandwiches. -Aysha Schurman, Ammon, ID

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 1-1/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

2/3 cup loosely packed basil leaves
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup chopped walnuts
1 green onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, coarsely chopped
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon salt
2/3 cup olive oil

Steps:

Place the first 7 ingredients in a food processor; pulse until coarsely chopped. Continue processing while gradually adding oil in a steady stream. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 168 calories, Fat 16g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 60mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.