Hazelnut Pesto

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HAZELNUTS, HAZELNUT OIL

Adapted from Curly's Cooking

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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.