Asparagus Pesto
What You Need
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1/2 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
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1 1/2 tbsp pinenuts
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1/3 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
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1 tsp fresh lemon juice
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1/4 cup packed fresh basil leaves
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1/4 tsp salt
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1/4 tsp black pepper
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3 1/2 tbsp olive oil
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1 1/2 tbsp water
Prep Time: 5 min
Cook Time: 12 min
1 cup
Fresh Asparagus
What You Do
Bring a medium pot of salted water to a boil. Add Asparagus to the water. Cook for 2-3 minutes. Asparagus should be tender. While asparagus cooks, fill a bowl with ice and water.
Once asparagus has finished cooking, immediately place it into the ice water to stop the cooking process. Allow the asparagus to cool for a minute or so. Drain and set aside.
Add asparagus, pinenuts, lemon juice, basil, cheese, salt, pepper. Process to evenly puree. Begin by adding water to the pesto and process. Next, add the oil 1 tbsp at a time. You may add more to reach desired consistency. Season with additional salt and pepper if needed.
Store in a sealed container in the fridge.
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