My Fave Pesto
I've dabbled with quite a few different variations of fresh pesto, but this is the recipe I always come back to. Vibrant, fresh, nutty, and just delicious you guys. While not traditional, a blended pesto is so vibrant and perfect for spreading on sammies or finishing in soups or sauces.
PREP TIME
10 minutes
COOK TIME
5 minutes
INGREDIENTS
11
Serves: 4
Ingredients
- 0.25 cup0.25 cup0.25 cup Pine Nuts
- 0.25 cup0.25 cup0.25 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 1 Tbsp1 Tbsp1 Tbsp Water, cold
- 0.5 whole0.5 whole0.5 whole Lemon, juice only
- 2 cloves2 cloves2 cloves Garlic, smashed
- 1 cup1 cup1 cup Basil, Fresh
- 0.333 cup0.333 cup0.333 cup Parsley
- 0.333 cup0.333 cup0.333 cup Grana Padano Cheese
- 0.25 tsp0.25 tsp0.25 tsp Himalayan Pink Salt
- 1 pinch1 pinch1 pinch Red Pepper Flakes
- 1 pinch1 pinch1 pinch Black Pepper
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Note, these instructions are written assuming the standard serving size, since you have modified the number of servings, these steps may need to be modified for best results
- Heat the pine nuts in a small, dry skillet set to just below medium heat. Once heated, keep an eye on them and toss in the skillet until toasty and golden. Remove immediately to avoid scorching.
- Add all of the ingredients to a small vortex blender. Season with a pinch of cracked pepper and pepper flakes for a tiny bit of heat. Blend until smooth and gorgeously green.
- Transfer the pesto a small, covered dish. Pesto can be refrigerated for up to 5 good days. Use as a spread on sandwiches, stir in to soups or sauces at the finish, or toss with your fave noods for a quick, fresh pesto pasta.
- ENJOY!
Notes
- I've tested this recipe multiple times now and truly feel it is perfect.
- In relation to personal tastes, you may feel inclined to adjust the salt in the recipe.
- Some additions would include a small handful of roasted, unsalted cashews for a richer, creamier pesto. I've also added Hemp Hearts for additional protein, nuttiness, and smoothness. I typically add 1 Tbsp.
- Servings are approximate and depend on what you're using the pesto for.
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Coconut Free Gluten Free Grain Free Keto Pescetarian Sauces & Dressings Shellfish Free Sugar Alcohol Free Sugar Free| This is our estimate based on online research. | |
| Calories: | 258 |
| Fat: | 24 g |
| Carbohydrates: | 3 g |
| Protein: | 9 g |
| Cholesterol: | 19 g |
| Sodium: | 389 mg |
| Fiber: | 0 g |
| Sugars: | 0 g |
| Sugar Alcohol: | 0 g |
| Calculated per serving. | |
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