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Rocket & Walnut Pesto

Rocket & Walnut Pesto
  • Time 5 mins
  • Difficulty Easy
Ingredients
  • 100 g  /  3½ oz walnuts
  • 2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
  • 100 g  / 3½ oz Barber’s 1833 Vintage Reserve Cheddar, finely grated
  • 70 g / 2½ oz wild rocket
  • 150 ml / ¼ pt rapeseed oil
  • Juice of ½ lemon
  • Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Method
  1. Place the walnuts and garlic in a food processor and process until finely chopped, but not completely smooth.
  2. Add the cheese and process briefly then add the rocket and blitz to chop the leaves.
  3. With the motor running, gradually trickle in the oil then add the lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Serve with pasta, or as a sauce with fish or grilled chops or steak.  
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