Fresh basil pesto
Fresh basil, nuts, parmesan and olive oil — ready in minutes, with no preservatives or cheap oil fillers.
Instead of
Pesto alla Genovese
Ingredients
Healthiest products in Minzo for each ingredient (Poland).
Fresh basil leaves
60 g
Fresh or pantry item — any you like
Pine nuts or sunflower seeds
45 g
Fresh or pantry item — any you like
Parmesan, grated
25 g
Fresh or pantry item — any you like
Garlic
2 small cloves
Fresh or pantry item — any you like
Extra virgin olive oil
80 ml
Fresh or pantry item — any you like
Lemon juice
1 tsp
Fresh or pantry item — any you like
Salt and pepper
to taste
Fresh or pantry item — any you like
Steps
Toast the nuts or seeds in a dry pan until lightly golden, then let them cool.
Blend the basil, nuts, parmesan and garlic briefly.
Pour in the olive oil while blending until the pesto is smooth.
Add the lemon juice, season with salt and pepper and pulse once more.
Adapted from Sally's Baking Addiction ↗
