Description
Transform your dishes with this vibrant Purple Basil Pesto that combines the sweet, peppery flavor of fresh purple basil with the richness of toasted pine nuts and Parmesan cheese. This easy-to-make sauce is perfect for pasta, sandwiches, or as a delicious dip. With its stunning color and unique taste, it will surely become a staple in your kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh purple basil leaves
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
Instructions
- 1. Gather all ingredients: purple basil, pine nuts, garlic, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, and lemon juice.
- 2. Toast the pine nuts in a skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until golden brown.
- 3. In a food processor, blend the toasted pine nuts, purple basil leaves, garlic cloves, and Parmesan cheese until finely chopped.
- 4. With the processor running on low speed, gradually drizzle in the olive oil until well combined but still slightly chunky.
- 5. Add lemon juice and pulse again until incorporated. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- 6. Serve immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 30g
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg