Update and Redux: J – Simple basil pesto is a staple in the Be Mindful. Be Human. kitchen … uh, freezer. This is a very easy pesto recipe, so we always make a bunch. Freeze in silicon ice cube trays, which are roughly a tablespoon for each cube. Pop them out when frozen and store in the freezer. Use as needed. Your guests will think you worked extra hard.
J – I’m a huge fan of basil pesto.
I’ve also had some really-not-very-good “green stuff” that passes as basil pesto. I think the trouble with most of them is that the recipe is too complicated.
Here’s a simple, fool-proof recipe we’ve used many times with great success.
| Simple Basil Pesto |
Recipe type: Techniques
Author: Jim
Prep time: 15 mins
Total time: 15 mins
Serves: 2.5 cups
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh basil, leaves only
- 3 cloves garlic, more if you prefer
- ½ cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- ⅓ cup toasted pine nuts
- ½ cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place basil in food processor. Pulse-chop until fine.
- Add Parmesan cheese and garlic. Pulse few a few seconds until incorporated.
- Add pine nuts and chop until fine.
- In a slow and steady stream, pour olive oil through the food processor spout while blending. Blend until fine.
- Add salt and pepper to taste. Mix well.
- Serve with lamb.
- Enjoy!
Enjoy!