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BASIL PESTO

BY LIFE’S LITTLE SWEETS

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It has  blanched basil leaves, Parmesan cheese, almonds, extra virgin olive oil, fresh garlic, Kosher salt, and pepper.

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Step 1

To Blanche The Basil: Bring a medium-large pot to boil with salted water (about 1 teaspoon kosher salt). When it's boiling, add the basil and cook 1 minute.

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Step 2

To Make the Basil Pesto: In a food processor, add all the ingredients and pulse several times until the desired texture is reached.

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Step 3

You might need to scrape down the sides to ensure all the ingredients are evenly blended. Add more of certain ingredients to adjust to your taste.

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Step 4

Blanching vs. Not Blanching the Basil: I always Blanche the basil (make sure to remove all stems or else it will be too strong!) because it makes the basil more subtle and less "herb-y".

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Give BASIL PESTO a try!

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