February 28 2024
By making up a batch of homemade pesto, you immediately open up the possibilities for many a cracking meal. Switch up the herbs and nuts depending on what you have at home for extra ‘waste not’ points.
Preparation time
10-15 mins
Makes
4
Ingredients
1 small garlic clove, peeled
30g bunch fresh soft herbs, basil, parsley, chives or mint
40g nuts (pine nuts, almonds, hazelnuts or walnuts), toasted
30g Parmesan or pecorino, finely grated
6 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
Method
- You can use either a food processor or a pestle and mortar to make the pesto.
- If using a pestle and mortar, crush the garlic with a pinch of salt and then add in the herbs, bash again until a rough green paste. Add the nuts and grated cheese and bash again to break down the nuts, slowly start to pour in the olive oil until the sauce loosens and a pesto forms. Season to taste and adjust accordingly.
- Or alternatively add all the garlic, herbs, nuts and cheese into the bowl of a food processor and blitz until you have a coarse green paste. Slowly pour in the olive oil until a pesto forms.
