pesto with mixed nuts
Pine nuts can be pricey, so try making your next batch of fresh pesto with with mixed nuts!
Mixed Nuts Pesto
Author: Meredith Fuller
Recipe type: Sauce, Dip,
Prep time:
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Serves: 6
Price friendly alternative to the traditional pine nut pesto, this version is made with ½ cup of roasted almonds, walnuts, cashews, and peanuts.
Ingredients
- 1 cup olive oil
- ½ cup parmesan/romano, shredded
- ½ cup mixed roasted nuts
- 2 cups chopped basil
- 1 tsp. sea salt
- 3 cloves garlic
Instructions
- Leave the olive oil on the side, but add all ingredients to your food processor.
- Chop until fairly smooth and slowly add the olive oil until it reaches the desired consistency.