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How to Prepare a Delicious Pesto Verde!

Extremely simple (and simply delicious) pesto verde recipe! Feel free to improve and adapt to your own taste! Comments are appreciated!

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This is (almost) all you need!

This is (almost) all you need!

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Grab a bunch of basil. The more, the merrier...

Grab a bunch of basil. The more, the merrier...

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Carefully remove the basil leaves from the stem.

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When you're done, it should look like this. Save the stems to make some nice basil herbal tea!

When you're done, it should look like this. Save the stems to make some nice basil herbal tea!

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Soak and rinse the basil. Repeat at least 3x.

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Remove all the water and set aside...

Remove all the water and set aside...

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Grab your blender or food processor. Add the pine nuts to the blender (I used mixed nuts in this case).

Grab your blender or food processor. Add the pine nuts to the blender (I used mixed nuts in this case).

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Remove pine nuts from blender when the texture looks like this...

Remove pine nuts from blender when the texture looks like this...

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Add some of the basil leaves to the food processor...

Add some of the basil leaves to the food processor...

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And a hint of olive oil...

And a hint of olive oil...

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This is the tricky part. Chop the basil until the texture feels/looks right. I believe some chunkyness is necessary for an amazing texture!

This is the tricky part. Chop the basil until the texture feels/looks right. I believe some chunkyness is necessary for an amazing texture!

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When you're done with all the basil, chop your garlic clove. Add it to the processor and blend until it dissolves into the mixture.

When you're done with all the basil, chop your garlic clove. Add it to the processor and blend until it dissolves into the mixture.

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Add more olive oil if necessary...

Add more olive oil if necessary...

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Slowly incorporate the chopped nuts. Blend until you obtain a nice, chunky texture! When the mixture looks right, add salt to taste ... You could grate and add some fresh parmesan for that extra kick!

Slowly incorporate the chopped nuts. Blend until you obtain a nice, chunky texture! When the mixture looks right, add salt to taste ... You could grate and add some fresh parmesan for that extra kick!

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Carefully remove all the pesto from the food processor using a spatula. Pour it into a nice glass container.

Carefully remove all the pesto from the food processor using a spatula. Pour it into a nice glass container.

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Voila! Your pesto verde is ready! It does wonders on top of spaguetti, spread on a slice of bread or even as a salad dressing! Post other ideas if you want! Buen provecho!

Voila! Your pesto verde is ready! It does wonders on top of spaguetti, spread on a slice of bread or even as a salad dressing! Post other ideas if you want! Buen provecho!

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30 Grams Pine nuts

1 Pinch Salt

3 Tablespoons Olive oil

1 Bunch Basil

1 Garlic

Teresa Knight

How is it with the mixed nuts.

Teresa Knight 5 months ago

Christian Cardenas

De lujo Tio!!!

Christian Cardenas 12 months ago

Justin Lemieux

Looks awesome. Gonna try this out ASAP.

Justin Lemieux last year

Reem Molokhia

Oops just noticed my typo; I meant *you can try the cherry tomato** :)

Reem Molokhia last year

Chris C

Cashew nuts are the cheap alternative that works well. I can't imagine it without Parmesan tbh.

Chris C last year

Renee Vee

My friend makes this this during the summer and gives them away as gifts. The only thing is the pine nuts are very expensive but it's worth it.

Renee Vee last year

Giulia (waiting for Mr) Darcy

It is actually the second main ingredient of any pesto, right after basil. But a low-fat cholesterol free version is a good idea!

Giulia (waiting for Mr) Darcy last year

Reem Molokhia

Love this recipe 👍I'm gonna try it at home, I used to put some basil leaves around my farfalle pasta as a garnish, or get colored pasta & chop the basil along with cherry tomato & put them on top. You can the cherry tomato it will give a unique flavor to your pasta verde 😊

Reem Molokhia last year

Sebastian Perez Saaibi

Sure, parmesan rounds up the flavor of any pesto! I nevertheless prefer the parmesan-free version I proposed :)!

(author) last year

Giulia (waiting for Mr) Darcy

I use to add natural low-fat yoghurt in summertime to get a chill pasta. ...didn't you forget parmesan?! 😉

Giulia (waiting for Mr) Darcy last year

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Stacy Branham

Why?

Stacy Branham 8 months ago

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Giulia (waiting for Mr) Darcy

Or squeeze it with a garlic press to get a more delicate taste 😉

Giulia (waiting for Mr) Darcy last year

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DennisDax En Co

I like to add some parmezan cheese :)

DennisDax En Co 7 months ago

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