Hazelnut Pesto
Adapted from Curly's Cooking
INGREDIENTS
1/2 cup of hazelnuts 1 cup of basil (or swap half the basil for garlic scapes) 1/3 cup of hazelnut oil 1/3 cup of parmesan cheese 1 clove of garlic 1/2 teaspoon of salt 1/2 of a lemon Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional) 1-2 tablespoons of water (optional, depending on the desired consistency) INSTRUCTIONS
BLEND. Combine all ingredients in a blender until desired texture. You may need to add additional hazelnut oil. No need to make the pesto completely smooth: The hazelnut pieces add a nice texture to pasta dishes.
TO FREEZE. To save your pesto year round, scoop into an ice cube dish and freeze. OPTIONAL ADD INS. Add chicken, burst cherry tomatoes, mushrooms, onions, or roasted red peppers to complete the meal. |