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Almond Taragon Pesto
 
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 20 Minutes
Servings: 24
Sensational over whole wheat pasta, this nutty and mild pesto comes together easily and freezes well. —Liza Amor, Las Vegas, Nevada
Ingredients:
3 shallots, chopped
1/2 cup grapeseed or olive oil
1-3/4 cups sliced almonds
1/4 cup tarragon leaves
1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon honey
1-3/4 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
2 cups olive oil
Directions:
1. In a large skillet, saute shallots in grapeseed oil until tender; set aside.
2. Place the almonds, tarragon, cheese, honey, salt and pepper in a food processor; cover and pulse until chopped. While processing, gradually add shallot mixture and olive oil in a steady stream. Transfer pesto to ice cube trays. Cover and freeze for up to 1 month.
3. To use frozen pesto: Thaw in the refrigerator for 3 hours. Yield: 3 cups.
By RecipeOfHealth.com