Lemon Artichoke Pesto

Lemon Artichoke Pesto
Gluten Soy Dairy & Nightshade Free

Can be served on your favorite gluten free pasta, or as a base on your favorite pizza shell!
You could serve it on top grilled salmon, or on toasts too! Top a baked potato with it...

2 cups artichoke hearts
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
fresh lemon juice,and zest, from one whole lemon
1/4 cup pine nuts (or almonds)
2 fresh garlic cloves, peeled & chopped coarse
1/4-1/2 cup olive oil (depends on how thick you like it!)
1/4 ts kosher or sea salt

*1/2 cup parmesan, if your diet allows

Put all ingredients, minus olive oil (& parmesan) secure top and turn on low, after about 45 seconds, start to drizzle olive oil through the hole in the top.

Stop once or twice to scrape down sides and check for consistency. When you are happy, (and if your diet allows) add parmesan. Check and adjust salt too!

Enjoy!