Pesto Base Formula
(from castro15’s recipe box)
Groovy Green Pesto: Packaged fresh kale, roasted pistachios, 1.5 oz. crumbled blue cheese
Red and Ready Pesto: Sun-dried tomatoes, toasted pine nuts, 2 oz. shredded goat gouda cheese
Sunny Spain Pesto: Sliced roasted yellow/orange bell peppers, toasted almonds, 2 oz. shredded manchego cheese
salt to taste
Categories: Dressings/Sauces
Ingredients
- 1 cup star ingredient
- 1/2 cup nuts
- 1.5 to 2 oz. shredded or crumbled cheese
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 4 garlic cloves, sliced
- 2 to 4 tbsp. water
Directions
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Put star ingredient, nuts, cheese, oil and garlic in a food processor. Cover and process until nearly smooth. Thin to desired consistency with water. Season to taste with salt. Serve over foods such as chicken breasts, salmon, pasta, or roasted potatoes.