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Fresh Homemade Basil Pesto recipe
ContinentalSide DishVegetarian

Fresh Homemade Basil Pesto recipe

A vegetarian Continental recipe with basil leaves - with stems removed, walnuts - toasted, cloves garlic - finely chopped. Ready in 30 min, serves 10.

Curated byLucas Dubois🇫🇷

Calories
480kcal
Estimated Cost
200-350
Carbs52g
Protein25g
Fats19g
Servings Scaler
10

Instructions

5 steps
  1. 1

    To begin, making the Basil Pesto Recipe we will first have to grind all the ingredients together

    basil leaves - with stems removed(200 grams)
  2. 2

    Place the walnuts, garlic, basil leaves, salt, cumin powder, red chilli powder in the food processor along with some water, olive oil and churn until coarse texture or a smooth texture - as per your personal choice

    basil leaves - with stems removed(200 grams)walnuts - toasted(1/4 cup)cloves garlic - finely chopped(4)salt - to tastecumin powder (jeera)(1 teaspoon)red chilli powder - or black pepper corns(1/4 teaspoon)extra virgin olive oil(1/4 cup)
  3. 3

    If you are using Parmesan, add it once the pesto is purred and blend again until combined

    parmesan cheese - grated (optional)(1/2 cup)
  4. 4

    Serve the basil pesto along with your favorite pasta or use it as your recipe call it from sandwiches, breads, baked dishes, wraps and more

    basil leaves - with stems removed(200 grams)
  5. 5

    Store the Fresh Basil Pesto in the refrigerator and use as and when required to make salads, tarts and even pastas

    basil leaves - with stems removed(200 grams)

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