Pesto Sandwich Spread

Pesto Sandwich Spread

From Organic Valley

A little dab will offer bright basil and parmesan pizazz to any sammy or raw veggie concoction. Raw walnuts will assist in boosting brain nutrition, too!

Ingredients
6 fresh basil leaves, whole
3 garlic cloves
8 ounces Organic Valley Cream Cheese, softened
1 cup Organic Valley Shredded Parmesan Cheese
1 cup raw walnuts
1⁄3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
to taste black pepper

Directions: 

In a food processor, blend together fresh basil and garlic until finely chopped. Add softened cream cheese, walnuts, parmesan and olive oil; process until smooth. Transfer spread to a serving bowl and garnish with fresh basil leaves. Or store in an airtight container, place in the fridge for schmearing on sandwiches or dressing up any veggie snack!

Makes 12 servings.