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Pesto

Pesto
Recipe By: 
Vitamix
www.vitamix.com.au [1]
Prep Time: 
5 minutes
Cook Time: 
3 minutes
Serves: 
1

Pesto

Ingredients

  • 100g / 3 1/2 oz pine nuts
  • 20g / 3/4 oz basil leaves
  • 1 small garlic clove
  • 125ml / 4fl oz olive oil
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • salt and freshly ground
  • black pepper


Method

  1. Put the pine nuts in a dry heavy-bottomed frying pan over a medium heat and cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until golden
  2. Transfer the pine nuts to the Vitamix machine, add the remaining ingredients and season with salt and pepper. Secure the 2-part lid and select variable speed 5. Turn the machine on and run for 35 seconds or until well combined. Serve immediately


Tips & Hints

  1. makes about 150g/5 1/2 oz , this can be kept in the fridge for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 1 month, serve with: pasta, poached tuna or grilled vegetables.

Links
[1] http://www.vitamix.com.au