Basil Pesto by Absydabsy. A Thermomix <sup>®</sup> recipe in the category Sauces, dips & spreads on www.recipecommunity.com.au, the Thermomix <sup>®</sup> Community.

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Ingredients

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Basil Pesto

50 g pine nuts
2 Lemon peel, strips (use a vegetable peeler)
1 --- fresh basil, bunch
1/2 lemons, or more to taste
3 clove garlic
50 g Parmesan cheese
100 g extra virgin olive oil, or more to taste

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6

10min

Preparation 10min

Baking/Cooking
7

easy

Preparation
8
- Recipe is created for
  TM 31
9
Easy Quick Side dish

Recipe's preparation

1. Add pine nuts to bowl and roast Varoma/4 min/

speed 1. Set aside.
2. Add the two strips of lemon peel to the bowl and zest, speed 7/10 seconds. Scrape down and repeat.
3. Add everything except olive oil to the bowl: pine nuts, basil (leaves and soft stems), lemon juice, garlic and cheese. Mix speed 6/2 seconds.
4. Add the olive oil. Mix again, speed 6/2 seconds for a chunkier pesto (how I like it). If you prefer it smoother, mix it for a second or 2 longer.

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Tip

If using block cheese, grate it prior to toasting pine nuts. Omit the cheese entirely if you would prefer it to be dairy free.
Pine nuts could be substituted with cashews - I probably wouldn't bother roasting them first though.
Play around with quantities to suite your taste. I love a little lemony kick with the zest.
The more olive oil you use, the longer it will last. The oil helps keep the basil looking green. Drizzle a little oil over it before storing in the fridge to help preserve it longer.

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