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Perfect Basil Pesto


Prep Time: 10 mins.

Cook Time:

Serves: Approx. 1 cup

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Ingredients




Method


  1. Place the pine nuts, basil, garlic, parmesan and olive oil in a small food processor and whizz until finely chopped.
  2. Please configure the Recipe Tip in the dialog.

More Tips

  • Pesto will keep for 2-3 days in a sterilised jar in the fridge. Be sure to add an extra 1-2cm of olive oil to cover the surface which help prevent pesto from oxidising and going brown.


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