Pesto Sauce

As you can see we had a very green meal.

Perfect for St. Paddy's Day if you are thinking ahead.

This is just grilled asparagus, my fav veggie, wild rice blend, chicken with a pesto sauce.

The pesto sauce is so good.

I posted a different pesto sauce earlier, and I'm not sure which one I like better.  This one is more nutty tasting because you have to toast the pine nuts, where the other is more basil-ly.  

So you be the judge!  

This sauce is great on chicken, talapia, pizza, pasta or just with veggies.

Pesto Sauce

1/2 cup pine nuts

2 cups fresh basil, packed

2 T. garlic, chopped

1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

3 T. water or apple juice (it's suppose to be white wine)

3 T. lemon juice

1/4 c chicken broth

1/4 t. salt

Heat skillet over medium-high heat and toast nuts, turning until golden brown.  (Don't let them burn, which happens as soon as you turn your back!)

In a food processor or blender, puree basil, toasted nuts and garlic.  Add Parmesan cheese, water, lemon juice, and chicken broth and process until desired consistency.  Add salt to taste.