Macadamia Nut Basil Pesto
Author: NecessaryIndulgences.com
- Macadamia Nuts
- Basil
- Parmigiano-Reggiano
- 1-3 cloves of garlic
- Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper, to taste
- Chop a large handful of basil in a food possessor.
- Add a handful of macadamia nuts and combine.
- Add about a tablespoon of olive oil to the mixture if it isn’t blending well.
- Roughly chop the garlic and add it to the basil/nut mixture.
- Once the basil, macadamia nuts, and garlic are mixed well, add a handful of parmigiano-reggiano.
- Add another tablespoon of olive oil, a little salt, a dash of pepper and blend the mixture together until it forms a gorgeous green paste.
- From here add another tablespoon or two or three of olive oil until you have the consistency you want.
- The amount of oil depends on how much basil, nuts, garlic, and cheese you use.
- Remember, this is your pesto — taste it and play with it until you say, “Oh, wow… that rocks!”
Recipe by Necessary Indulgences at https://necessaryindulgences.com/2013/07/macadamia-nut-basil-pesto/
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