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    Basic Pesto

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    Preparation time is 10minutes
    Total time is 10minutes
    Serve is for 0.5 cup
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    Difficulty level: 2 out of 4

    5 Ingredients

    • 2 cloves garlic, peeled
    • 3 handfuls fresh herbs
    • 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
    • 1/3 cup grated parmesan
    • 1/3 cup nuts

    Description

    This pesto recipe is easy to whip up and use throughout the week for various meals. Spread it on toast for breakfast, use it as a dip for snacks or heat as a sauce for pesto pasta at dinner.

    Method

    Step 1 of 1

    Place all ingredients (except oil) in a food processor and blitz until resembles chunky consistency. Season well with salt and pepper, then add oil and blitz to combine. Use straight away, or place in a jar and store in the fridge for up to two weeks (add a little oil to the surface of the pesto to keep it fresh for longer).

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