Green Olive, Almond and Orange Pesto

In on December 24, 2011 with No Comments

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Time 10 minutes
Difficulty Easy
Servings 8

Ingredients

2 cloves garlic minced
1/2 cup green olives pitted
1 1/2 cup parsley fresh
salt to taste
pepper to taste
1/2 cup almonds toasted
1 1/2 ounces parmesan cheese
1/2 teaspoon orange zest grated
2 tablespoons orange juice
1/2 cup olive oil extra virgin

adapted from Cook’s Illustrated, Laura 2011
Try any of these variations when good basil gets scarce in the lean, mean months in the Midwest.

  1. Microwave garlic for 5 seconds, mince
  2. In food processor, pulse ingredients until finely ground.