Receta Pesto
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Pesto
Fresh Pesto is a really versatile sauce that goes well with any grilled meat, pasta, seafood, salad, or sandwiches. This recipe has a hint of spiciness from the green chilies. Love it!
Pesto
Ingredients
- 2 Bags (About 210g) of Fresh Basil, rinsed and dry
- 2 Cloves Garlic, chopped
- ¼ Cup Toasted Pine Nuts
- 2 Serrano Chilies, seeded and chopped
- Zest of 1 Lemon
- ¾ Cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
- Juice of ½ a Lemon
- Sea Salt
- Freshly Ground Black Pepper
- 3 to 4 Tbsp Grated Parmesan
Method
Combine basil, garlic, pine nuts, chili, and lemon zest in a food processor. Pulse and chop until all the ingredients are roughly blended. Slowly add in the olive oil and continue to pulse and chop. Transfer to a large bowl and add the lemon juice, stir, and add the Parmesan. Check for seasoning.