Fresh Basil Pesto

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves
  • ½ cup pine nuts, toasted
  • 1 small garlic clove
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 tsp fresh lemon juice
  • ¼ tsp sea salt
  • Black pepper to taste

Method

  • 1

    Add the base ingredients

    Add the toasted pine nuts, garlic, lemon juice, salt and black pepper to the Tokit.

  • 2

    Pulse until chopped

    Use the pulse/blend function and process briefly until the pine nuts and garlic are finely chopped.

  • 3

    Add the basil

    Add the fresh basil leaves to the Tokit.
    Pulse again until the basil is broken down and well combined with the other ingredients.

  • 4

    Add the olive oil

    Set the Tokit to a low blending speed and slowly drizzle in the olive oil.
    Blend until the pesto reaches a smooth but slightly textured consistency.

  • 5

    Add the Parmesan

    Add the grated Parmesan and use a short pulse to combine. Avoid over-blending at this stage.

  • 6

    Taste and serve

    Taste and adjust with a little more salt, pepper or lemon juice if needed.
    Serve immediately with pasta, spread onto toast, spoon over roasted vegetables or use as a fresh sauce or dressing.