Basil pesto has an incredibly delicious taste which will keep you coming back for more. It is often served with pasta dishes or spread on sandwiches for lunch or dinner. Basil Pestos has several health benefits, and it is packed with useful antioxidants and nutrients.
Delicious Basil Pesto
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 40 g pine nuts
- 50 g parmesan
- 1 cup basil leaves
- 150 ml olive oil
- 2 garlic cloves
- salt
- pepper
Instructions
Preparation
- Add the roasted pine nuts, parmesan, garlic, salt, black pepper, olive oil and basil to the blender. Blend on high for 15 seconds.
- Open the lid to scrape the content from the sides of the jug towards the center. Then put on the lid again and use a pulse to continue to blend until finely chopped (about 30-60 seconds longer).
- Transfer the pesto to a small container and cover it with plastic wrap, pressing the wrap so it lies against the pesto.
- Store in the fridge and consume within 3-4 days.
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