Rosemary Orange Pesto

From 365 BBQ and Grilling Recipes

• Ready In: 15 mins
• Yields: 1 1/4 cups

Ingredients

• 1⁄4 cup  coarsely chopped walnuts
• 1  cup  coarsely chopped scallion
• 1⁄2 cup flat leaf parsley
• 2  tablespoons fresh rosemary
• 1  tablespoon orange zest
• 2  garlic cloves
• 1⁄2 cup olive oil
• 2  tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
• 1  tablespoon  balsamic vinegar
• 1⁄4 teaspoon cayenne

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350. Spread nuts in a small baking pan and roast, shaking pan once or twice, until fragrant and toasted, 7-10 minutes.
2. In a food processor or blender, combine scallions, parsley, rosemary, orange zest, and garlic.
3. Process, turning machine quickly on and off, until ingredients are finely chopped.
4. Add olive oil, Parmesan cheese, vinegar, cayenne and toasted walnuts. Process to a coarse paste.