Toast the macadamia nuts on a sheet pan until they're lightly golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
Remove them from the oven and set them aside to cool.
In a food processor fitted with the chopping blade, add the basil, garlic, cheese and Macadamia nuts. Process everything in the food processor until it's a fine paste.
Then, with the food processor still on, drizzle in the lemon juice and 1/2 cup of oil.
Season the pesto with salt and pepper.
Reviews
Kathy on 2021-05-01 (5 stars): We live in Hawaii -- this is always on hand! Great on chicken or a pizza or use with a jar of alfredo for a quick and SPECIAL sauce for chicken or pasta.
Laura on 2017-09-04 (5 stars): Your pesto looks ten times better than any pesto I've ever made! I can't wait to try your recipe. Macadamia nuts! Thanks for the secret.
April on 2017-08-25 (5 stars): I love all your recipes!!! I can't wait to start messing around in the kitchen:)
