Ultimate Green Olive Pesto
Fresh, flavorful, and ready in minutes with a food processor, this green olive pesto adds a delicious twist to any meal and is far more satisfying than store-bought.
Equipment
- food processor
Ingredients
- ¼ cup walnuts 25g
- ¼ cup pitted green olives 25g
- 1 cup fresh basil 20g
- 2 Tbl freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2 Tbl lemon juice ½ of a lemon
- ⅓ cup extra virgin olive oil 80 ml
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- (Optional) Toast walnuts in a dry skillet on medium heat until fragrant.
- Add walnuts, parmesan, basil, and olives to a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped.
- Add lemon juice and olive oil. Blend to desired consistency, scraping down sides as needed.
- Taste and season with salt and pepper.