If you love pesto or have never tried it before, here are 4 easy recipes to get you started.
Provided by Francine Lizotte
Categories Other Sauces
Time 15m
Number Of Ingredients 41
Steps:
- 1. BASIC PESTO: In the bowl of a food processor, add basil, garlic and pine nuts; season with ground sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Place the lid, remove the pusher and process for about 15 to 20 seconds before adding the grated cheese.
- 2. Restart the appliance and slowly, emulsify the oil by adding it in a steady small stream. Stop a few times to scrape the sides of the bowl; taste and adjust if necessary. Yields 2/3rd's of a cup
- 3. ITALIAN PESTO: In the bowl of a food processor, add basil, parsley, tomato, pistachios, garlic, cheese, lemon juice, salt and pepper; process for 15 seconds.
- 4. Emulsify the oil by slowly pouring it through the feed tube. Stop a few times to scrape the sides of the bowl; taste and adjust if necessary. Makes 1 cup
- 5. MEXICAN PESTO: In the bowl of a food processor, add cilantro, parsley, pepitas, garlic, cotija cheese, lime juice, hot sauce, salt and pepper; process for 15 seconds then clean the sides of the bowl.
- 6. Restart the processor before slowly pouring in the oil in a steady small stream. Makes 1 cup
- 7. ASIAN PESTO: In the bowl of a food processor, add basil, cilantro, unsalted cashews, sesame seeds, ginger, low-sodium soy sauce, and chili oil; process for 15 seconds and clean the sides of the bowl.
- 8. Emulsify the oil by slowly pouring in through the feed tube while the appliance is running; taste and adjust if necessary. Yields 2/3rd's of a cup
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