Macadamia Pesto

Ingredients

• 0.8 cup olive oil extra virgin 
• 1.5 cups basil leaves fresh loosely packed
• 4 large garlic cloves minced
• 0.5 cup macadamia nuts salted
• 0.8 cup parmesan cheese freshly grated
• 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
• 0.5 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

• food processor

Directions

1. Process first 3 ingredients in a food processor 3 minutes until smooth, stopping to scrape down sides as needed. With processor running, pour oil through food chute in a slow, steady stream.
2. Add cheese, salt, and pepper, and process 2 seconds or until smooth.