Fennel Pesto

From 1001 Low Fat Recipes

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Yields: 1 1/3 cups

Ingredients

• 1  tablespoon fennel seed
• 1  cup  chopped fennel bulb
• 1⁄2 cup parsley
• 2  garlic cloves
• 1  ounce walnuts
• 3  tablespoons water
• 1  tablespoon olive oil
• 1⁄4 cup parmesan cheese, grated

Directions

1. Place fennel seeds in small bowl. Pour hot water over to cover. Let stand 10 minutes, then drain.
2. Process fennel, fennel seeds, parsley and garlic in a food processor or blender until finely chopped.
3. Add walnuts, 3 tablespoons water and oil. Mix until walnuts are finely chopped.
4. Stir in Parmesan cheese.