PASTE - Pesto

By Aemelia

Ingredients

• 2 Bags (About 210g) of Fresh Basil, rinsed and dry
• 2 Cloves Garlic, chopped
• 1/4 Cup Toasted Pine Nuts
• 2 Serrano Chilies, seeded and chopped
• Zest of 1 Lemon
• 3/4 Cup Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
• Juice of 1/2 a Lemon
• Sea Salt
• Freshly Ground Black Pepper
• 3 to 4 Tbsp Grated Parmesan

Details

Adapted from seasaltwithfood.com

Preparation

Step 1

Combine basil, garlic, pine nuts, chili, and lemon zest in a food processor. Pulse and chop until all the ingredients are roughly blended. Slowly add in the olive oil and continue to pulse and chop. Transfer to a large bowl and add the lemon juice, stir, and add the Parmesan. Check for seasoning.