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Herb Pesto
Source: The Herb Companion
Yield: 2 to 2 1/2 cup
LIASON HERBS
1/2 cup Parsley
MILD HERBS
1 1/2 cups total:
Lemon basil
Sweet basil
Marjoram
Dill
Lemon thyme
STRONG HERBS
Half cup total:
Rosemary
Sage
Tarragon
Thyme
Cinnamon or licorice basil
OTHER HERBS
2 or more cloves garlic
1/4 cup Nuts
1/2 cup Parmesan or Romano cheese, grated
salt to taste
AND 1/4 cup total:
Spices
Dried mushrooms or tomatoes
Olives or chiles
Herbal seeds
Citrus peel
1/2 cup vegetable or extra-virgin olive oil
Choose as many ingredients as you like from each category. Remove any woody stems from fresh herbs.
Use fresh herbs. Combine ingredients with 1/2 cup vegetable or extra-virgin olive oil in a food processor or blender and chop finely.
Store in small airtight containers for up to 2 weeks or up to 2 years in the freezer.
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