Dips & Sauces, Sides, Vegetarian
Basil Pesto
Recipe by Ninja Kitchen
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Cooking method:
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- Prep Time: 4 mins
- Total time: 4 mins
- Skill Easy
- Serves 6 people
Basil Pesto
This super-easy homemade pesto is perfect for serving with pasta, drizzling over roasted vegetables or livening up a toasted sandwich!
Utensils required
Allergies
Tip: Allergy Advice
This dish contains the following allergens: Dairy, Nuts
Ingredients
- 100g fresh basil leaves
- 100g grated parmesan
- 50g pine nuts
- 1 garlic clove
- 300ml light olive oil
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- Salt and pepper
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Method
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Step 1
Add the basil, parmesan, pine nuts and garlic to the blender jug.
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Step 2
Secure the lid and select the CHOP function.
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Step 3
Select the Manual function then BLEND and then LOW. Whilst the motor is running, slowly drizzle in the oil through the opening in the lid.
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Step 4
Finally add the lemon juice, taste and season with salt and pepper.
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Step 5
This pesto will keep in a sealed jar in the fridge for 5 days or can be divided into portions and frozen.
