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Pesto is forever one of my favourite condiments, especially when made right. You can cut corners with Basil Pesto, but nothing will ever quite beat the real thing.
Sure, you can add spinach to make up some of the basil count and you can also use cashews instead of pine nuts for a more budget friendly option – but when you make this as is, it’s HEAVEN! I personally don’t add parmesan to this to keep it dairy free, however you can definitely add parmesan if you like.
I put this on chicken with salad, but you could drizzle over a perfectly seared steak or even have it with zoodles. It’s versatile and delicious.
Don’t forget to tag me in your creations – @elorahh and #theshrinkingviolet – I LOVE seeing what you create!
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- In a small pan, toast your pine nuts until golden. This takes just 1-2 minutes and you need to keep your pine nuts moving so they don't burn.
- Place all ingredients into a blender and blend until smooth. You can also use an immersion blender (stick blender) in a jug to do this too. Store in an airtight jar in the fridge.
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What a yummy basil pesto recipe!
I would like to add it to my roasted buckwheat lunch!