Did you know that Minnesota has a local nut crop? Find fresh hazelnuts, hazelnut oil and hazelnut flour at the market from the growers collective American Hazelnut Company. Pesto is a simple and delicious way to add hazelnuts to your plate. Serve with grilled meat or vegetables, spread on a sandwich or keep it classic on pasta or pizza. Make a big batch for the freezer to keep summer flavors preserved all year!
Find more hazelnut recipes from American Hazelnut Company on their website, here.
Hazelnut Pesto
By MCFM Vendors
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup hazelnuts
- 1 cup basil, lightly packed
- 1/3 cup hazelnut oil
- 1/3 cup grated aged cheese from the market, like Shepherd’s Way Fresiago
- 1 garlic clove
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/2 a lemon
Instructions
Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender until desired texture. You may need to add additional hazelnut oil. No need to make the pesto completely smooth–the hazelnut pieces add a nice texture to pasta dishes.
