Name: BASIL PESTO
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 10 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups of tightly packed basil leaves; 2 garlic cloves; ¼ cup pine nuts; ¼ cup cashews; ⅔ cup olive oil (or more if needed); 1 tbsp lemon juice; ¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated; salt & pepper to taste; Substitute half the basil with fresh parsley or spinach; Swap the cheese with nutitional yeast for a vegan option

CategoryDips & SaucesDifficultyBeginner

Basil - the perfect base for a perfect pesto!

Yields10 Servings

Prep Time15 minsTotal Time15 mins

INGREDIENTS:

2 cups of tightly packed basil leaves

2 garlic cloves

¼ cup pine nuts

¼ cup cashews

⅔ cup olive oil (or more if needed)

1 tbsp lemon juice

¼ cup parmesan cheese, grated

salt & pepper to taste

SUBSTITUTIONS:

Substitute half the basil with fresh parsley or spinach

Swap the cheese with nutitional yeast for a vegan option

METHOD:

Wash the basil leaves with water and pat dry with a paper towel to remove excess fluid.

Combine all ingredients in a food processor.

Blend until you reach a smooth consistency (about 30 seconds).

Transfer to a clean jar and store in the fridge for up to 3 days.

This pesto is so versatile - spread it on sandwiches/burgers, add some flavour to your meat/fish, use it as a sauce for a pizza base, or add it to your pasta or zucchini noodles. Whichever way, enjoy!

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