LEMON-DILL PESTO

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This is a Scandinavian twist on basil pesto. You may substitute this for basil pesto and it's particularly good on grilled fish or chicken.

Provided by Scarlett516

Categories     Sauces

Time 10m

Yield 2 cups

Number Of Ingredients 6

5 tablespoons walnuts
5 garlic cloves
6 ounces fresh dill, roughly chopped (2-3 cups)
1 large lemon, zest of
1 teaspoon salt
3/4-1 cup rapeseed oil or 3/4-1 cup canola oil

Steps:

  • Place walnuts and garlic in a food processor and process until finely chopped.
  • Add the dill, lemon zest, and salt. Process until you have a thick paste.
  • Continue to process (pulse if your food processor can pulse) while gradually adding the oil until the pesto is the consistency of a thick tomato sauce.
  • Refrigerate until ready to use.

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