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Green Onion Pesto
This recipe is inspired by a pesto
made at a restaurant near my house.
Since pesto usually has garlic, you
may want to
add garlic to this one to give it a bit more
bite.
You might also use a more flavorful nut, say
walnuts or pine nuts.
Enjoy...
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Ingredients:
6
Green onions -- tops only, coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons cilantro
2 tablespoons slivered almonds
2 tablespoons lime juice
1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan choose
2 tablespoons honey
salt and pepper
Optional Ingredients:
1-2 cloves garlic
Directions:
Combine onions, cilantro and almonds in food
processor bowl. Process until smooth. Add lime juice and
honey and process for another 5-10 seconds.
With the
motor running slowly add the oil. It will being to emulsify.
Stop and
add the Parmesal cheese and pulse until well mixed.
Add salt
and pepper to taste.
Chill.
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