Peanut & Basil Pesto

a bowl of pesto next to a plate of pita bread.

10 minutes

Total Servings: 6, Serving Size: 2.5 Tbsp

easy

Ingredients

2 cups packed fresh basil leaves

2 cloves garlic

1/4 cup peanuts

2/3 cup green peanut oil

pinch of salt

pepper to taste

1/2 cup freshly grated Pecorino cheese

Directions

There’s nothing like freshly homemade pesto. Though its traditionally made with pine nuts and olive oil, I put a fresh and even more delicious spin on the Italian classic with peanuts and green peanut oil.. Serve it on top of bread, pizza and pasta.

Combine the basil, garlic and peanuts in a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped. Add 1/2 cup of the oil and process until fully incorporated and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.

If using immediately, add all the remaining oil and pulse until smooth. Transfer the pesto to a large serving bowl and mix in the cheese.

Nutrients Per serving

Calories290
Calories from Fat270
Fat29g
Trans fats0g
Cholesterol0mg
Carbohydrate5g
Protein5g
Fiber<1g
Sodium520mg

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