Pesto From The Garden

Total Time: 10 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh basil (firmly packed)
• 4 peppercorns (freshly ground)
• 2 tablespoons pecans (toasted, occasionally i use the traditional pine nuts, toasted)
• 3 garlic cloves (minced)
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 cup olive oil
• 1/2 cup parmesan cheese (grated)

Recipe

• 1 put basil into mini processor, a cup at a time, pushing down as needed, until smooth.
• 2 add pepper, pecans, garlic, and salt. process some more.
• 3 add oil a little at a time and process until consistancy of whipped butter.
• 4 add the cheese and process again.
• 5 pack into sterile jars and top with thin layer of olive oil.
• 6 refrigerate, then enjoy!