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Pesto for 1 or 2 person

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 tbsp oil
  • 10 gr toasted pine nuts I toasted them slightly in a pan
  • 2 or 3 tbsp of Parmigiano Reggiano grated, I like my pesto creamy and cheesy
  • a good handful of basil leaves
  • 1½ garlic clove (use less if you like) or 1 ½ tsp garlic powder
  • salt & pepper to taste

Instructions

  • Prepare the pesto by slightly toasting your pine nuts in a pan. Let them cool off. Then put all the ingredients in a food processor until you get a fine paste.
  • You can store this pesto up to a week in your fridge if it even lasts that long.. If you decide to make a big batch then I suggest you freeze your pesto. I always do that so I can have some comfort food (pesto pasta) in minutes.
  • TIP: Mix two tbsps of mayonnaise with 1 tbsp of pesto and use this condiment as a smear for your chicken or cheese sandwich.
  • If you make my recipes please tag me in them and use #thespicedchickpearecipes. I'd love to see what you've made!