Pesto (Vita-Mix or Blender) |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 5 Minutes Servings: 1 |
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This is a recipe by weight, so you can use a tare scale to add the ingredients then just blend away. This eliminates any extra measuring or prep of ingredients. Recipe from The Culinary Institute of America. Ingredients:
4 ounces olive oil |
3 garlic cloves |
1 1/2 ounces pine nuts, toasted |
2 ounces parmesan cheese |
2 ounces basil leaves, fresh |
Directions:
1. add ingredients to Vita-Mix (or other blender) in the order displayed.
2. turn machine to Variable Speed 1, then increase quickly to Variable Speed 7.
3. blend for 1 minute.
4. serve immediately or store in fridge.
5. to avoid discoloration of the top, pour a thin layer of olive oil on the top of the pesto.
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