Recipes

Basil Lime Pesto
  • Ingredients
  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1/3 cup pine nuts, lightly toasted
  • 1/2 teaspoon lime zest (avoid white pith)
  • 2 teaspoon fresh lime juice
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 cup virgin olive oil
  • salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Directions
  1. Combine basil, garlic, and nuts in a blender or food processor
  2. Blend with pulsing action to mix
  3. Add the lime zest, lime juice and sugar
  4. Add cheese and whirl for 15 seconds
  5. With the machine run- ning, slowly add the olive oil
  6. Season to taste with salt and freshly ground black pepper
  7. Continue to process until pesto reaches desired consistency
  8. Allow pesto to stand for about 5 minutes before serving to allow flavors to develop. Makes about 1-1/4 cups of pesto.


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