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Quick Pesto Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 clove of garlic
1 anchovy
handful of toasted warm nuts (almonds, walnuts, pine nuts, or a combination)
handful of herbs (try a combination of basil, parsley, and arugula)
pinch or two of lemon zest
splash of lemon juice
drizzle of sherry wine vinegar
glug of olive oil
pinch of salt
slice of avocado
Directions:
Directions:
I use my mortar and pestle, but you could use a food processor, blender, or the kitchen counter and a chef's knife. Make a paste out of one clove of garlic and one anchovy. Add a handful of toasted warm nuts (almonds, walnuts, pine nuts, or a combination). Blend vigorously until it’s almost creamy (a little remaining crunch is fine). Add a handful of herbs (try a combination of basil, parsley, and arugula). Blend until you have a thick green paste (again, some chunks are fine). Add a pinch or two of lemon zest, a splash of lemon juice, a drizzle of sherry wine vinegar, a glug of olive oil, and a pinch of salt. Mix. Taste. Adjust seasoning. If you have a slice of avocado lying about you can add that as well for some additional creaminess. If you want, loosen it up with some more olive oil. Taste again. Adjust seasoning.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
Enough to spread on a sandwich or two

 

 

 

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