How To Make The Perfect Pesto
This basil pesto is beautifully soft, creamy, and has the perfect bite. It's a great topping for grilled chicken, fish, steak, or mixed in pasta salads.
Servings 4 people
Equipment
- blender: immersion, food processor, blender, mortar & pestle
Ingredients
- 2 cups loosely packed fresh basil
- 4 cups loosely packed fresh parsley
- ½ cup toasted walnuts
- ½ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ cup olive oil
Instructions
- Toast the walnuts, peel the garlic, prepare the salt and oil, and grate the cheese.
- Combine the greens, nuts, garlic, cheese, salt, and blend. Drizzle in the oil slowly while mixing.
- Top your dish with deliciousness!
Notes
**Variations**
Greens
- Basil
- Parsley
- Mint
- Cilantro
- Kale
- Spinach
Nuts
- Pine nuts
- Walnuts
- Almonds
- Pepitas
- Pecans
Oil
- Olive
- Canola
- Vegetable
- Coconut
- Avocado
Yummy Additions
- Artichoke hearts
- Roasted red peppers
- Roasted jalapeno
- Sun-dried tomatoes
- Avocado
- Summer squash (zucchini, yellow squash)