Parsley-Basil Pesto

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Yield: Makes about 1/2 cup
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Ingredients:
2
cups fresh parsley

1/4
cup pine nuts or slivered almonds

2
tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

2
cloves garlic, peeled

1
tablespoon dried basil

1/4
teaspoon salt

2
tablespoons olive or vegetable oil



Preparation:
1.
Process all ingredients except oil in food processor or blender until finely chopped. With machine running, add oil gradually, processing until mixture is smooth.





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