Charred Scallion Pesto

Original recipe from - http://www.thevibrantbeet.com/articles/charred-scallion-pesto-recipe

The recipe is just a guideline. Feel free to add more oil if you like your pesto on the looser side, or less if you prefer it more spreadable. Love lemon? Add more juice! Make this your own and make it often!

Makes about 1 cup 

Ingredients: 

• 1 bundle scallions 

• 12 medium to large basil leaves 

• ¼ cup of cilantro 

• ½ cup of olive oil plus more depending on desired texture 

• 1 large garlic clove 

• 2 TBSP dry roasted pistachios 

• juice from ½ lemon 

• 1 tsp salt 

Directions: Grill whole scallions over high heat about 3 minutes each side so they look charred. (If any pieces become so charred they are black, remove them.) Put scallions, basil, cilantro, garlic, and pistachios in a food processor and pulse several times. Add olive oil, lemon juice, and salt and pulse until creamy or desired texture is reached. Salt to taste. Enjoy!