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Basil Pesto Sauce with Walnuts

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Yields: 1 ½ c
Prep time: 3-4 minutes
Created by: Christine Shiau

INGREDIENTS:
1 cup of raw walnuts
½ cup fresh basil, rinsed and packed
½ cup fresh spinach, rinsed and packed
¾ cup olive oil 
3 garlic cloves, peeled
1 ½ tsp lemon juice
½ tsp salt

DIRECTIONS:
1.    Toast walnuts over medium-high heat until fragrant, 2-3 minutes.

2.   Place all the ingredients in a food processor and blend on high speed until smooth.  This will take about 10 seconds.
 

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