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Black Olive Pesto
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 15 Minutes
Servings: 18
An twist on traditional pesto. Use as a spread, on pasta, or pizzas. Don't over process. Source: Michael Roberts, Trumps, Los Angeles, printed in the San Jose Mercury News 3/4/1987
Ingredients:
1 tablespoon pine nuts
2 ounces olive oil
5 tablespoons pecorino cheese, grated
1 teaspoon minced garlic
4 anchovy fillets
3/4-1 cup olive oil
1 cup black kalamata olive, pitted
2 cups parsley (leaves only)
Directions:
1. Combine pine nuts, 2 oz olive oil, cheese, garlic and anchovies in food processor.
2. Blend just until mixture is chunky/smooth combination. Add olive oil, little by little, until mixture is about to separate.
3. Add olives and parsley, process just until smooth. Strive for a gritty consistency - not too smooth.
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