Like Cibo's Artichoke Lemon Pesto (nut-free)

Total Time: 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins

Ingredients

• 12 ounces marinated artichoke hearts, hearts coarsely chopped
• 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
• 2 garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• cracked black pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, minced
• lemon slice
• 1 sprig fresh parsley

Recipe

• 1 note: all amounts given for ingredients are estimated. yield is estimated.
• 2 pesto: place all pesto ingredients except for the 1 tablespoon of parsley in a food processor and puree on the pulse setting to the consistency of standard pesto.
• 3 transfer to a non-reactive container, stir in 1 tablespoon fresh parsley and cover with a lid. best prepared at least 3 hours in advance.
• 4 before serving, adjust seasonings. transfer pesto to a platter.
• 5 garnish top of the pesto with lemon slices and a fresh parsley sprig.
• 6 serve at room temperature.