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Title: Basil Pesto
Post by: Clay on August 23, 2015, 09:34:57 AM
My basil plants were going crazy, so I pruned them all back and made some pesto.

Here's my recipe:


SERVINGS is about 6 cups

2 cups packed basil leaves(approx. 2 oz)
1⁄3 cup olive oil
1⁄2 cup finely chopped walnuts
2 cloves garlic, minced or crushed
1⁄2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1⁄2 teaspoon salt (optional)

Chop garlic and walnuts in the food processor until they are a consistent size. Then add basil and olive oil. Chop until all the leaves are cut up. Add parmesan and blend. Taste for salt, add if needed.

I usually just store in mason jars and keep the oil level above the top of the pesto. It lasts quite a while this way.
Title: Re: Basil Pesto
Post by: TWP on August 23, 2015, 10:51:47 AM
In my best Homer Simpson voice:

MMMMMMM Pesto!