SWEET CORN PESTO

Sweet Corn Pesto

Ingredients:

sweet corn pesto:

1 1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter

1 tablespoon diced shallot

1 heaping cup fresh corn kernels

1 garlic clove, thinly sliced

2 tablespoons slivered almonds

2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil

3 tablespoons finely grated Parmesan

salt and pepper to taste

Directions:

1. For pesto: Melt butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add shallots, corn and garlic and sauté for 2 to 3 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Remove from heat and transfer to a food processor. Allow mixture to cool, about 5 minutes. Add oil and almonds and pulse until mixture is evenly and finely ground. Fold in Parmesan and adjust seasonings.