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basil pesto

Basil Pesto

Basil, garlic, olive oil, pine nuts, and Parmesan cheese are the only ingredients you need to make this delicacy.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course Condiments, Dips & Dressings
Cuisine Italian
Servings 8 people
Calories 106 kcal

EQUIPMENT (click pictures for details)

Instructions
 

  • Wash the basil carefully and pat dry the leaves. It is important that the basil leaves are very dry.
    basil pesto ingredients
  • Place the basil leaves into the food processor with the garlic, the nuts and Parmesan cheese.
    basil pesto prep
  • Pulse the ingredients to chop them coarsely, then add salt and Pecorino cheese.
    basil pesto prep
  • Blend all the ingredients for about 1 minute before adding olive oil.
    basil pesto prep
  • Blend for a further 2-3 minutes, until you get a smooth texture. Adjust the seasoning if required.
    basil pesto prep

Notes

  • Add a pinch of salt only if you are using Parmesan cheese.

Nutrition for 1 portion

Calories: 106kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 5gFat: 9gCholesterol: 9mgSodium: 201mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 427IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 165mgIron: 1mg
Keyword basil, pesto
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