Smoked Pesto - A Zest for Life

Smoked Pesto - A Zest for Life

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Adds a distinctive smokey note which does not overpower. A great year-round pesto, and handy in cooler months when basil is not as plentiful.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed, cleaned and dried (about 2 ounces)
  • 2 cups fresh flat leaf parsley leaves, packed, cleaned and dried
  • 5 medium cloves fresh smoked garlic*, peeled
  • 3 tablespoons pine nuts
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt
  • ¾ cup extra virgin olive oil, more to taste
  • ¾ cup maple smoked cheddar**, shredded (about 2 ounces)
  • ⅛ teaspoon smoked paprika

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