Basil Pesto

Created on 11/4/2022

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed tight. If you don’t have this much basil, supplement spinach leaves
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Romano or Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1/3 cup pine nuts
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste

OPTIONAL INGREDIENTS

  • 1/4 to 1/2 jalapeno
  • Bunch of cilantro
  • Squeeze of lemon or lime
  • Water to thin out the consistency

Instructions:

Step one: Blend all ingredients together in a blender or food processor. Add more water to the mixture if it is too thick. If it is too thin, add more cheese or vegetables

Notes: This sauce is great on cabbage salad, as a dip for vegetables, or a topping for caprese chicken.