St. Francis - Classic Poker Night - Tasty Poker Recipes

Pesto Dipping Sauce

Ingredients

4 ribs celery, cut into sticks

4 carrots, peeled and cut into sticks

1 large red bell pepper, seeded and cut into strips lengthwise

8 thin scallions, trimmed

1/2 zucchini, cut into sticks

1 cup basil leaves

1/2 cup flat-leaf parsley tops

1 clove garlic, cracked away from skin

1 lemon, juiced

1/3 cup walnut pieces, a couple of handfuls

1/4 cup grated Parmigiano-Reggiano

1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Cut and arrange veggie sticks on decorative platter.

In a food processor, combine basil, parsley, garlic, lemon juice and grind into a paste. Add nuts and cheese and grind again to combine them into the paste. Pulse in the olive oil until it is combined. Transfer to a small dish and season the sauce with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve with veggies for the perfect party treat.

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