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Basil pesto (makes +- 200g)

A delicious sauce for savouries. And so so easy to make
Ingredients:
2 cloves garlic, crushed
1/4 cup walnuts/pine nuts
1/2 cup grated parmesan/pecorino cheese
2 cups fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup olive oil
salt and pepper to taste

Method:
Put garlic and nuts in a food processor and pulse a few times
Blanch basil leaves (see tips on how to do it)
Add cheese and basil and pulse a few more times
Gradually add the olive oil and process until smooth
(or until desired consistency is reached)
Picture

tips

* Can toast nuts to increase the nutty flavour
* Blanching leaves: Submerge leaves in boiling water for 5-10 secs (or until the leaves start wilting). Then plunge into ice water.  
   This helps makes the colour brighter and it will last slightly longer
* When storing, add a bit of olive oil on top so that the pesto is covered
* Can be stored in the fridge for up to two weeks. Can be frozen for up to a month
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  • Home
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    • Soups >
      • Butternut soup
      • Celery soup
      • Mushroom soup
      • Lentil soup
      • Tomato soup
      • Chicken vegetable soup
    • Salads >
      • Bean salad
      • Noodle salad
      • Cauliflower salad
      • Quinoa salad
      • Waldorf salad
      • Strawberry salad
    • Baking >
      • Beira biscuits
      • Empire biscuits
      • Chocolate chip cookies
      • Shortbread biscuits
      • Chocolate cake
      • Hot milk sponge
      • Plain sponge cake
      • Carrot cake
      • Cinnamon rolls
      • Banana bread
      • Banana nut muffins
      • Cupcakes
      • Red velvet cupcakes
      • Coconut brownies
      • Scones
      • Brownie in a mug
      • Ginger pudding
      • Milktart
      • Baked cheesecake
      • Pasteis de nata
      • .
    • Sweet treats >
      • Peppermint crisp tart
      • Chocolate cups
      • Snack bars
      • Fudge
      • White chocolate fudge
      • Fridge cake
      • Jellied yoghurt
      • Crunchies
      • Trifle
      • Tiramisu
      • Fridge cheesecake
      • Creme brulee
      • Flapjacks/crumpets
      • Pancakes
      • Custard puffs
      • Meringues
      • Cornflake meringues
      • Chocolate mousse pie
      • .
    • Savoury >
      • Crustless quiche
      • Cheese & herb muffins
      • Savoury muffins
      • Cheese bread
      • Parcels
      • Pizza
    • Dinner >
      • Tuna mousse
      • Coronation chicken
      • Macaroni cheese
      • Chicken ala king
      • Lasagne
      • Chicken curry
      • Chicken pie
      • Chicken & broccoli bake
      • Mushroom risotto
      • Baked meatballs
      • Beef Stroganoff
    • Side dishes >
      • Stuffed peppers
      • Baby marrow bake
      • Baked mushrooms
      • Vine tomatoes
      • Yorkshire pudding
      • Potato bake
      • Brown onion potatoes
      • Sweetcorn fritters
    • Sauces, dips & spices >
      • Chocolate sauce
      • Mushroom sauce
      • Tzatziki
      • Basil pesto
      • Salad dressing
  • helpful hints
  • inspiration