{"id":17684,"date":"1992-03-02T14:02:11","date_gmt":"1992-03-02T21:02:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/pcgirl.net\/recipes\/?p=17684"},"modified":"2026-04-14T21:08:27","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T04:08:27","slug":"pasta-with-heirloom-tomatoes-basil-and-brie","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/pcgirl.net\/recipes\/?p=17684","title":{"rendered":"Tahini Pesto"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Tahini Pesto<\/p>\n

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2 garlic cloves, minced with coarse sea salt<\/p>\n

2 T. freshly squeezed lemon juice<\/p>\n

3 T. premium tahini paste<\/p>\n

1 C. packed fresh basil leaves (about 1 1\/2 ounces)<\/p>\n

2 T. ice-cold water<\/p>\n

1\/3 C. extra-virgin olive oil<\/p>\n

3 T. freshly grated Parmesan cheese<\/p>\n

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Combine the garlic and lemon juice in a food processor. Let it sit for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the tahini and pulse a few times until just combined. Don\u2019t worry if it gets thick and grainy. Add the basil and water and pulse until everything is uni\u00adformly green, about io pulses. With the processor turned on, drizzle in the olive oil in a slow stream and process until the pesto is smooth and creamy. Scrape into a bowl or storage container and stir in the Parmesan. Store in a closed container in the refrig\u00aderator for up to 3 days.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Tahini Pesto   2 garlic cloves, minced with coarse sea salt 2 T. freshly squeezed lemon juice 3 T. premium tahini paste 1 C. packed fresh basil leaves (about 1 1\/2 ounces) 2 T. ice-cold water 1\/3 C. extra-virgin olive oil 3 T. freshly grated Parmesan cheese   Combine the garlic and lemon juice in a food processor. Let it sit for 1 to 2 minutes. Add the tahini and pulse a few times until just combined. Don\u2019t worry if…<\/p>\n

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