Top your Roasted Squash Soup with this delicious pesto by Dr. Andrew Weil and chef Rosie Daley. This is model Camila Alves' favorite pesto and one of her go-to recipes.
Recipe from The Healthy Kitchen: Recipes for a Better Body, Life, and Spirit. Alfred A. Knopf, 2002.
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1. Put the walnuts in a food processor and grind them into a fine powder.
2. Add the cilantro, jalapeño pepper, salt, vinegar, and 2-3 tablespoons of water and blend. Blend in a little more water if necessary to make a thick sauce.
3. Taste and correct the seasoning, adding more salt if necessary.
4. Keep any leftover pesto in the refrigerator in a tightly covered container and use as a dip or spread.