Balsamic Pesto

Balsamic Pesto

🥘 Ingredients

  • Manchego cheese
    3/4 c
  • chives
    1 c
  • leeks
    1 c
  • lemon zest
    1 tsp
  • olive oil
    1/2 c
  • salt
    1/2 tsp
  • toasted pine nuts
    2/3 c
  • white balsamic vinegar
    2 Tbsp

🍳 Cookware

  • food processor
  1. 1
    Combine 1 cup sliced leeks ; 1 cup packed fresh chives ; 3/4 cup shredded Manchego cheese ; 2/3 cup toasted pine nuts ; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil ; 2 Tbsp white balsamic vinegar ; 1 tsp lemon zest ; and 1/2 tsp kosher salt in a food processor .
    leeks: 1 c, chives: 1 c, Manchego cheese: 3/4 c, toasted pine nuts: 2/3 c, olive oil: 1/2 c, white balsamic vinegar: 2 Tbsp, lemon zest: 1 tsp, salt: 1/2 tsp
  2. 2
    Process until nearly smooth. Add up to 2 Tbsp additional olive oil to reach desired consistency.