Toasted Nut & Parsley Pesto

Recipe courtesy of Annie Main at Good Humus Produce, courtesy of Capay Valley Farm Shop

INGREDIENTS

• 3 medium unpeeled garlic cloves
• 1 cup nuts: walnuts, almonds or any other nut
• 1/4 cup packed fresh parsley leaves, washed and dried
• 7 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese

PREPARATION

1. Toast garlic in a small dry skillet over medium heat, shaking pan occasionally until softened and browning, about 8 minutes.
2. When cool remove and discard skins.
3. Toast nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently, until golden and fragrant 4-5 minutes.
4. Process garlic, nuts, parsley, and oil until smooth in a food processor, stopping as necessary to scrape down sides of the bowl.
5. Transfer mixture to small bowl and stir in cheese and salt and pepper to taste.