Macadamia Nuts Make A Great Pesto!

Easy Macadamia Nut Pesto Recipe

Ingredients

1 cup fresh basil leaves
3 tablespoons unsalted macadamia nut bits
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 to 3 cloves garlic
3 to 4 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

In a food processor, add basil leaves, macadamia nuts, Parmesan cheese, and garlic. Process until pureed. Add olive oil, a little at a time, and continue to process until a smooth paste is formed. Cover surface of pesto with a thin layer of olive oil and store pesto in a tightly covered container in the refrigerator. Serve over chicken, pasta, rice, fish, vegetables, or in soup. Makes about 1 cup.