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tags:
  - sauce
  - pesto
  - magnolia
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# :herb: Balsamic Pesto

![Balsamic Pesto](../../assets/images/balsamic-pesto.jpg){ loading=lazy }

| :fork_and_knife_with_plate: Serves | :timer_clock: Total Time |
|:----------------------------------:|:-----------------------: |
| 2 cups | 5 minutes |

## :salt: Ingredients

- :leafy_green: 1 cup leeks
- :seedling: 1 cup chives
- :cheese_wedge: 0.75 cup Manchego cheese
- :chestnut: 0.67 cup toasted pine nuts
- :olive: 0.5 cup olive oil
- :sake: 2 Tbsp white balsamic vinegar
- :lemon: 1 tsp lemon zest
- :salt: 0.5 tsp salt

## :cooking: Cookware

- 1 food processor

## :pencil: Instructions

### Step 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.

### Step 2

Process until nearly smooth. Add up to 2 Tbsp additional olive oil to reach desired consistency.

## :link: Source

- Magnolia