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Watercress dip with basil and pecans

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Ingredients:
3 cupWatercress -- stems trimmed
3/4 cupFresh small basil leaves
1/4 cupMinced garlic
1/2 cupGood-quality olive oil
1 cupGrated Parmesan cheese
3/4 cupWhipping cream
1/2 cupFinely ground walnuts
1/4 cupMinced green onions
Salt and freshly ground
Pepper -- to taste
1 tbspMilk or water (optional)
Procedures:
1In a blender combine watercress, basil, garlic, olive oil, and parmesan; blend to form a paste.
2Add cream and blend only until mixed; do not overblend.
3Transfer mixture to a bowl and stir in walnuts and green onion.
4Season with salt and pepper.
5Mixture will thicken as it stands.
6If desired, add a tablespoon of milk or water to thin it out before serving.
7Mixture will keep up to 10 days, refrigerated.
8Makes 2 cups