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.