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Horopito and Basil Pesto

 1 cup fresh Basil Leaves, packed
 1 cup fresh Spinach Leaves, packed
 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan Cheese
 1/2 cup Lupi Special Selection Extra Virgin Olive Oil
 1/3 cup Pine Nuts (or peanuts)
 3 tsp minced Garlic
 1/4 tsp Salt, more to taste
 1/8 tsp freshly ground Black Pepper, more to taste
 1 tsp dried Horopito (or 1/8 cup fresh)
1

In a mortar and pestle (or food processor) crush the basil, spinach and nuts until they are starting to blend and breakdown. Add the garlic, horopito and cheese and grind a little more.

2

Drizzle in the oil slowly to combine all ingredients until your mixture starts to resemble pesto. Add the salt and pepper and mix. Taste. Add more salt and/or pepper until your tastebuds start dancing for joy.

3

Serve with fresh focaccia bread and store in an airtight container in the fridge.

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