Do you love basil? Do you love garlic? Then you're gonna love this! Fresh Basil Pesto adds a powerful flavorful punch to any pre or post run meal! Serve with pasta, over baked potatoes, or spread over toasted baguette slices and you won't want to stop eating it.
Basil pesto is a staple in our diet. We prefer the flavor of fresh home grown basil, so since we are still urban farmers, we grow our basil in our AeroGarden. That way we can have fresh basil any time of year!
(Want to be an indoor gardener also? You can purchase an AeroGarden through Amazon at http://tinyurl.com/c7lh6br
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The ingredients in this recipe are all healthy and provide cardiovascular health and cholesterol benefits, and contain anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-bacterial properties.
OK, so here's what you'll need...
special equipment needed: A food processor
In a food processor (You don't need a large fancy food processor. We just use this Cuisinart mini-prep processor)!
1. Combine the basil in with the pine nuts, pulse a few times. Add the garlic, pulse a few times more.
2. Slowly add the olive oil in a constant stream while the food processor is on. Stop to scrape down the sides of the food processor with a rubber spatula. Add the grated cheese and pulse again until blended. Add a pinch of salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste.
Makes 1 cup
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| Cuisinart Mini Prep Processor can be purchased on Amazon at http://tinyurl.com/c4fkuos |
And that's all there is to it! Serve with pasta, over baked potatoes, or spread over toasted baguette slices. Chef Rooster Cogburn says "Hope you enjoy this recipe!"
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