SPRING GREENS PESTO
Food Service Version
Yield
~ 4 cups
Ingredients
6 cups walnuts or almonds
12 cups packed greens
8 small garlic cloves, peeled
2 ⅔ cups olive oil
4 cups grated parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper
Directions
- Place nuts, greens, and garlic in a food processor and blend until everything is finely chopped. Scrap down sides of the bowl and process again.
- Add parmesan cheese and, with the motor running, add olive oil in a steady stream. When the pesto looks saucy, stop adding oil.
- Turn off food processor. Mix in salt and pepper, to taste.
Home Version
Yield
~ 1/2 cup
Ingredients
¾ cup walnuts or almonds
1 ½ cups packed greens
1 small garlic clove, peeled
? cup olive oil
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste
Directions
- Place nuts, greens, and garlic in a food processor and blend until everything is finely chopped. Scrap down sides of the bowl and process again.
- Add parmesan cheese and, with the motor running, add olive oil in a steady stream. When the pesto looks saucy, stop adding oil.
- Turn off food processor. Mix in salt and pepper, to taste.
Source: From Scratch Club, edited by GMFTS