Pacific Rim Pesto

This Pesto has an Asian flavor. The recipe comes from our local Farmers Market.

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Yields: 1-2 cups

Ingredients

• 3⁄4 cup  packed fresh basil
• 1  tablespoon pine nuts
• 1⁄4-1⁄2 inch  peeled fresh ginger
• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 2  teaspoons lemon juice
• 3⁄4 cup fresh cilantro
• 1  tablespoon  macadamia nuts
• 1  tablespoon cashews
• 1 -2  garlic clove, smashed
• 3⁄4 tablespoon  sesame oil
• 1  teaspoon Tabasco sauce or 1  teaspoon chili sauce

Directions

1. Grind basil,cilantro,nuts,garlic,and ginger in food processor til finely chopped.
2. Add olive oil,sesame oil,lemon juice,and tabasco and process til blended.
3. Taste and adjust to preference.