Easy Wanut Basil Pesto

8 ingredients
12 steps

Ingredients

  • 130 grams Extra virgin olive oil
  • 55 grams Fresh basil leaves
  • 50 grams Walnuts
  • 25 grams Powdered cheese (optional)
  • 5 grams Garlic
  • 5 grams Good quality salt
  • 3 grams Black pepper
  • 1 see step 6 for an additional note

Directions

  1. 1
    Wash the basil leaves and use a paper towel, etc.
  2. 2
    to properly wipe the moisture.
  3. 3
    Add all of the ingredients except for the basil leaves to a blender and mix until smooth.
  4. 4
    Add the basil and continue to mix until smooth.
  5. 5
    Basil leaves are easily damaged by heat.
  6. 6
    When making a lot the blender will get hot, so adding the leaves last will help keep their aroma.
  7. 7
    To store the paste, pour in about 1 cm of olive oil to the top.
  8. 8
    This keeps it from oxidizing and changing color.
  9. 9
    Additional Note: I wrote 3-5 g for the salt amount.
  10. 10
    3 g is the regular amount, and 5 g gives it a strong saltiness, good for eating as-is with bread or potatoes.
  11. 11
    Adjust the amounts as you see fit.
  12. 12
    If adding powdered cheese, 3 g of salt should be enough.

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