Basil Pesto

By Mrunal | Updated: 06/02/2019

This dish can be made using the ingredients easily available in your kitchen. All you need is a blender. Just drop in the ingredients and there you have it… an Italian classic accompaniment, bursting with fresh herby flavor. Toss your pasta with this pesto, dollop the potatoes, or apply it on the sandwich or a cracker; a perfect alternative for the regular green chutney is what it is.

Serves	Preparation Time	Cooking Time
6 People	10-15 Minutes	10-15 Minutes

Ingredients

2 cups fresh basil leaves
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan or cheddar cheese
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/3 cup walnuts
3 garlic cloves, minced
Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

Method

Step 1

Take the bowl of a food processor, and put the basil leaves and walnuts into it. Pulse a few times. Add the garlic, cheese and pulse again.

Step 2

Keep scraping the sides of the food processor with a rubber spatula.

Step 3

While the food processor is running, add a steady and constant stream of olive oil. This process has to be done slowly as it will help to emulsify and keep the olive oil from separating from the emulsification.

Step 4

Occasionally, keep scraping off the sides of the food processor.

Step 5

Add some salt and pepper and serve it in an airtight container.

Step 6

This pesto can be served as an accompaniment with pasta, or rice.

Nutritional Information

Calories	682 Kcal
Proteins	42.5 g
Total Fat	34.8 g
Total Carbohydrates	54.4 g
Cholesterol	168 mg
Sodium	1436 mg
Potassium	822 mg

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