Purple Basil Pesto
Purple Basil Pesto is a vibrant and flavorful twist on the classic Italian sauce, perfect for elevating any dish. With its unique combination of sweet and slightly peppery notes, this easy-to-make pesto comes together in just 15 minutes. Toss it with pasta, spread it on sandwiches, or use it as a dip for fresh veggies to enhance your culinary experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 8 servings 1x
- Category: Condiment
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh purple basil leaves
- 1/3 cup pine nuts (toasted)
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients.
- In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the pine nuts until golden brown (about 3-5 minutes).
- In a food processor, combine purple basil leaves, toasted pine nuts, garlic cloves, and Parmesan cheese; pulse until finely chopped.
- Slowly drizzle in olive oil while blending until smooth. Adjust thickness with more olive oil if necessary.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the fridge.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg