fresh pesto
You will need a food processor for this recipe. My daughter makes this and uses baby spinach instead of basil.
prep time
15 Min
cook time
method
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yield
Makes 1 cup
Ingredients
- 2 cups raw baby spinach or basil
- 1/2 cup freshly grated parmesean or romano cheese
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup pine nuts or walnuts
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- - salt & pepper to taste
How To Make fresh pesto
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Step 1Combine the basil in with the pine nuts, pulse a few times in a food processor. (If you are using walnuts instead of pine nuts and they are not already chopped, pulse them a few times first, before adding the spinach or basil.) Add the garlic, pulse a few times more.
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Step 2Slowly add the olive oil in a constant stream while the food processor is on. Stop to scrape down the sides of the food processor with a rubber spatula. Add the grated cheese and pulse again until blended. Add a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
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