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Cheddar Walnut Pesto

Cheddar Walnut Pesto

servings: 3/4 cup
Cheddar Walnut Pesto

Tired of the same old pesto? We were – so we swapped out traditional pine nuts and parmesan to create this unique lactose free cheddar cheese and walnut pesto. Check out the list of 10 easy ways to use this pesto at the end of the recipe!

Ingredients

  • 2 cups loosely packed washed and dried fresh basil leaves

  • 2 ounces Cabot Vermont Sharp Cheddar, grated (about ½ cup)

  • ¼ cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • 1 large clove garlic, crushed and peeled
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

Directions

  1. COMBINE basil, cheese, walnuts, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper in food processor; process until pureed, scraping down sides of bowl.
  2. ADD oil gradually, while machine is running. Cover and refrigerate until needed.
Tags:Recipe, Dips Spreads & Dressings, Vegetarian, Lactose Free, Gluten Free, Fall

Recipe Note

Here are 10 delicious ways to use Cheddar-Walnut Pesto: 

  • as an appetizer spread for slices of toasted baguette
  • as a topping for grilled fish, shrimp or steak
  • to toss with fresh pasta
  • as a pizza topping
  • as a garnish for soup
  • to mix in with scrambled eggs
  • to brush over hot corn
  • to add to chicken salads
  • a topping for baked potatoes
  • to spread on thick slices of vine-ripened tomatoes

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Tired of the same old pesto? We were – so we swapped out traditional pine nuts and parmesan to create this unique lactose free cheddar cheese and walnut pesto. Check out the list of 10 easy ways to use this pesto at the end of the recipe!

Directions

  1. COMBINE basil, cheese, walnuts, lemon juice, garlic, salt and pepper in food processor; process until pureed, scraping down sides of bowl.
  2. ADD oil gradually, while machine is running. Cover and refrigerate until needed.
Tags:Recipe, Dips Spreads & Dressings, Vegetarian, Lactose Free, Gluten Free, Fall

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