Jalapeno Walnut Pesto

Ingredients

¼ cup walnuts

2 cloves garlic

2 cups packed fresh basil leaves (Alternative- 2 cups baby spinach)

¾ cup shredded Parmagiano-Reggiano cheese

1 jalapeno pepper, stem removed

⅔ cup olive oil  

salt and ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Pulse walnuts and garlic in a food processor until finely chopped. Add basil, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese, and jalapeno pepper; process until combined. Pour olive oil into basil mixture while food processor is still running until consistency is smooth. Season with salt and black pepper.