Artichoke Pesto

• frozen artichoke hearts1 package

  (8 ounce) thawed

• fresh parsley leaves↗1 cup

  packed down

• chopped toasted walnuts1⁄2 cup

  1/2

• lemon↗1

  juice and zest of

• garlic cloves↗2

  2

• kosher salt↗1⁄2 teaspoon

  1/2

• fresh ground black pepper↗1⁄2 teaspoon

  1/2

• extra virgin olive oil↗1⁄2 cup

  1/2

• grated parmesan cheese2⁄3 cup

  2/3

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   In a food processor combine the artichokes, parsley, walnuts, lemon zest and juice, garlic, salt, and pepper.

2. 2

   Run the machine to finely chop all the ingredients, stopping the machine a few times to scrape down the sides.

3. 3

   Then, with the machine running, drizzle in the extra-virgin olive oil.

4. 4

   Mix in parmesan and serve with crostini.