Basil Pesto
Description
Minimal ingredients — excellent result. You always want to preserve fresh herbs for as long as possible. You can freeze them chopped or in bunches. Try freezing basil as pesto. It can be added to all kinds of sauces, salads, and hot dishes. And pine nuts give the pesto a unique flavor and enrich it with even more vitamins. So, here's how to do it. The sauce is ready. Store it in the refrigerator and serve with dishes.
Instructions
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Step 1
Wash the basil leaves and dry them thoroughly.
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Step 2
Slice the garlic.
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Step 3
Prepare the zest.
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Step 4
Place the basil, garlic, lemon zest, and cheese into a blender. Pour in the lemon juice.
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Step 5
Add salt and pepper.
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Step 6
Pour in olive oil.
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Step 7
After you have mixed everything and obtained a homogeneous mass, the pesto should be distributed into freezing molds.
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Step 8
Pesto should be frozen for at least 3 hours. You can store pesto pieces in the freezer for up to 3 months. After freezing, transfer them to a bag or container to preserve the aroma and flavor.
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Step 9
Pesto can be served fresh or thawed.