Hey guys!! Check out this super easy recipe to make Basil Pesto. All you need are 5 ingredients and you can throw them all in the food processor.
Do try and share your feedback with us in the comments.
Ingredients:
2 cups fresh Basil Leaves
1/3 cup Pine Nuts/Cashew
4 small or 2 large garlic cloves
1 tsp lime juice
1/3 cup olive oil
1 tbsp freshly grated parmesan (optional for vegans)
Steps:
1. Clean the basil leaves with cold water and pluck the leaves
2. Toast pine nuts or cashew for couple of minutes
3. Throw all the ingredients – basil, pine nuts, garlic, lime juice into a food processor or blender
4. Add salt and pepper based on your liking
5. Add some olive oil at the start
6. Start the food processor on and let all the ingredients blend well. Scrape the sides using a spatula to ensure the leaves grind well
7. Keep adding olive oil till the required consistency is achieved
8. Once done, transfer it to an airtight container and garnish with freshly grated parmesan and your pesto is ready
You can store this in the refrigerator for up to a week. Use this as the base for your pizza or to make a yummy pesto pasta.
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