Artichoke Pesto

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Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Servings 1 1/4 cups

Ingredients

  1. 1 (398 mL) can artichoke hearts, drained well and coarsely chopped
  2. 1/4 cup pine nuts
  3. 12 fresh basil leaves
  4. 1 small to medium garlic clove, sliced
  5. 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
  6. 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  7. 1 to 2 Tbsp. water
  8. Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Method

Place all ingredients in a food processor and pulse until well combined. Store the prepared pesto in a tight-sealing jar with a skim of oil on top. It will keep in the fridge for up to a week.

Serving Suggestions

This pesto could be used as a spread for Mediterranean-style sandwiches, topped with sliced meats, cheese, roasted peppers and other items. You could spread or spoon this pesto on pizza or on crackers, the latter topped, if desired, with other ingredients, such as sliced cherry tomatoes and pitted olives. Make a dip for raw vegetable sticks by mixing this pesto with an equal amount of mayonnaise. This pesto could be spooned on top of grilled meats and fish, such as strip medallions, chicken breasts and salmon fillets.

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