Spring Greens Pesto

Food Service Version

Yield
~ 4 cups

Ingredients
6 cups walnuts or almonds
12 cups packed greens
8 small garlic cloves, peeled
2 ⅔ cups olive oil
4 cups grated parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper

Directions

1. Place nuts, greens, and garlic in a food processor and blend until everything is finely chopped. Scrap down sides of the bowl and process again.
   
2. Add parmesan cheese and, with the motor running, add olive oil in a steady stream. When the pesto looks saucy, stop adding oil.
   
3. Turn off food processor. Mix in salt and pepper, to taste.
   

Home Version

Yield
~ 1/2 cup

Ingredients
¾ cup walnuts or almonds
1 ½ cups packed greens
1 small garlic clove, peeled
? cup olive oil
½ cup grated parmesan cheese
Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Place nuts, greens, and garlic in a food processor and blend until everything is finely chopped. Scrap down sides of the bowl and process again.
   
2. Add parmesan cheese and, with the motor running, add olive oil in a steady stream. When the pesto looks saucy, stop adding oil.
   
3. Turn off food processor. Mix in salt and pepper, to taste.
   

Source: From Scratch Club, edited by GMFTS