Easy 21 min

Simple Garlic and Basil Pesto

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Prep

13 min

Cook

8 min

Total

21 min

Ingredients (7)

3 cups chopped fresh basil g

1 cup extra virgin olive oil g

½ cup pine nuts g

⅛ cup Brazil nuts g

⅔ cup grated Parmesan cheese g

2 tablespoons minced garlic g

½ teaspoon chili powder g

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Instructions

Place the basil in a blender. Pour in about 1 tablespoon of the oil, and blend basil into a paste. Gradually add pine nuts, Brazil nuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic, chili powder, and remaining oil. Continue to blend until smooth.