Lettuce Patch Gardens Sustainably grown artisan vegetables Colorado Springs, Colorado

Pesto Dressing

This is a classic preparation, using a minimum of ingredients.

2 Tablespoons pine nuts or almonds
2 handfuls fresh basil leaves
1 handful fresh parsley leaves
2 garlic cloves, crushed
6-8 Tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
salt
fresh ground pepper

Place the pine nuts or almonds in a dry pan over medium heat. Toss, stirring frequently until golden and fragrant, 10 minutes. Remove from the pan immediately and leave to cool. Place nuts, basil, parsley and garlic in a food processor. Pulse a few times and then stream the olive oil into the mixture to create emulsion. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Serve this on pasta, grilled vegetables or fish.

To freeze, double or triple the recipe, put pesto into ice cube trays, and freeze until solid. Store in freezer bags. Pull one out in the dead of winter for a fresh taste of summer!

From: Organic Cookbook
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