Ankitha Gadag’s 2-Step Basil-Parsley Pesto

I absolutely love pesto. Not only is it simple and quick to make, it is one of the most versatile recipes ever! Why would anyone ever buy pre-packaged pesto when it is such a cinch to make?! By making your own pesto, you can avoid all the artificial preservatives that come with most store bought products. The recipe I’ll be sharing today is an Ankitha Gadag original recipe! The key here is of course the fresh basil & garlic, but as you will see, every other ingredient can be a concoction of your favorite herbs, nuts and spices.

You can use pesto with pretty much everything. I use mine with eggs, pasta, as a spread in a sandwich, or even as a sauce to a good steak (it’s the italian chimichurri ;))

For this recipe you will need:

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Ingredients:

• Parsley (1 bunch)
• Basil (1.5 bunch)
• Garlic (1 bulb)
• Nuts (1 cup of your choice, I prefer cashews or pine nuts… you can use almonds if you want to keep it healthy)
• Parmesan cheese (1 cup)
• Serrano (1)
• S&P to taste
• Olive Oil
• lime juice to taste

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Steps:

1. Add all ingredients except olive oil into your blender 

 

1. While blending, slowly pour olive oil until it reaches a thick, creamy consistency

Enjoy!