Cacao Nib Pesto

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Prep

13 min

Cook

23 min

Total

36 min

Ingredients (7)

1 ¼ ounces fresh basil leaves, stems removed g

¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, divided g

¼ cup cocoa nibs g

3 tablespoons toasted pine nuts, divided g

1 teaspoon lemon juice g

½ teaspoon pink peppercorns g

¼ teaspoon sea salt g

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Instructions

Place basil leaves in a mini processor. Add 2 tablespoons oil, cacao nibs, 2 tablespoons pine nuts, lemon juice, peppercorns, and sea salt. Pulse until coarse. Add more oil if needed and blend into a creamy paste. Mix in remaining pine nuts.

Use pesto immediately or refrigerate in a glass container topped with oil to avoid browning.