THREE-HERB PESTO

CHEF’S BLENDER

On baking sheet, place walnuts in single layer. Bake at 375° F (190° C) for 4 to 7 minutes, or until light brown and aromatic. Set aside.

Place garlic in blender jar. Cover and blend at High 3 to 5 seconds, or until chopped. Add parsley, basil, cilantro, if desired, cheese, lemon juice, salt, 1⁄4 cup (60 ml) oil, and walnuts. Cover and blend at High 5 to 10 seconds, or until chopped; scrape sides of blender jar if necessary. With blender running at High, slowly add remaining 1⁄4 cup (60 ml) olive oil through opening in jar lid; blend 5 to 10 seconds, or until combined. If desired, serve tossed with hot pasta and/or vegetables. Refrigerate or freeze leftovers.

BAR BLENDER

Follow directions for Chef’s Blender. The Bar Blender runs at the equivalent of High speed in the “On” position.

Yield: About 7 servings (2 tablespoons [30 ml] per serving).

Per Serving: About 220 cal, 5 g pro, 2 g carb, 22 g total fat, 4 g sat fat, 5 mg chol, 230 mg sod.

1⁄3 cup (75 ml) chopped walnuts or pine nuts

2 cloves garlic, peeled

13⁄4 cups (425 ml) loosely packed fresh parsley leaves

1cup (250 ml) loosely packed fresh basil leaves

3tablespoons (45 ml) loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves, if desired

3⁄4 cup (175 ml) shredded Parmesan cheese

1teaspoon (5 ml) fresh lemon juice

1⁄4 teaspoon (1 ml) salt

1⁄2 cup (125 ml) extra virgin olive oil, divided

Cooked pasta and/or vegetables, if desired

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BLENDER RECIPES

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KitchenAid 4KPCB348, Blender, 4KPCB148, 35 manual THREE-HERB Pesto
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