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Basil Pesto Recipe

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Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
3 cups fresh basil
1 cup olive oil
1/2 cup pine nuts
2/3 cup Parmesan cheese
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
Directions:
Directions:
Place the basil in a blender. Pour in about 1 tablespoon of the oil, and blend basil into a paste. Gradually add pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic, chili powder, and remaining oil. Continue to blend until smooth.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
12
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
15 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
This will keep in the refrigerator a few weeks. It can also be frozen. A good way to harvest and use up the parsley before the first freeze of the year.

 

 

 

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