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Citrus Pesto

4.3

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Toss one cup of the pesto with one pound of cooked pasta, or try it as a sauce over baked chicken or fish.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 1 cup

Ingredients

2 cups (packed) fresh basil leaves (from about 4 bunches)
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese (about 1 ounce)
1/3 cup pine nuts, toasted
3 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1 teaspoon chopped garlic

Preparation

  1. Combine all ingredients in processor. Blend until almost smooth, scraping down sides of bowl occasionally. Season pesto to taste with salt and pepper. (Can be prepared 1 day ahead. Transfer pesto to small bowl. Cover and refrigerate.)

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