PESTO

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Provided by Robert Farrar Capon

Categories     easy

Time 10m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 shelled Brazil nuts
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese, or 1/4 cup small chunks of Parmesan or Asiago
1 clove garlic, crushed
3/4 cup olive oil
1 1/2 to 2 cups fresh parsley, stems included
1 1/2 to 2 cups fresh basil leaves, stems included
Salt as desired
1 or 2 tablespoons boiling water

Steps:

  • Put nuts, cheese and garlic in blender, cover and start blender. Add oil in a thin stream and blend until mixture is smooth. Add parsley and basil, a few sprigs at a time, carefully pushing them down into the cutting blades (an old wooden spoon or stirrer is best for this). Season with salt to taste.
  • With blender running, add 1 or 2 tablespoons boiling water to bring the mixture to a smooth, mayonnaiselike consistency. The mixture should not be too runny, but it should flow down into the blades without being pushed.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 465, UnsaturatedFat 39 grams, Carbohydrate 4 grams, Fat 49 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 5 grams, SaturatedFat 8 grams, Sodium 234 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram

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