Basil Pesto

Basil is really easy to grow over the summer months and making Basil Pesto is so rewarding, Last summer I made so much I froze it into ice cube trays and just took a cube out when I needed some. Recipe by Ripe

Ingredients

4 cups of fresh basil leaves
1 cup Parmesan cheese grated
4 cloves garlic peeled
1/2 cup pine nuts ( can use sunflower seeds, almonds , pumpkin seeds as we ll )
1 1/2 cups of Olive oil
1/2 tsp salt to taste

Method

Lightly Toast the nuts or seeds
In a food processor bowl place the basil leaves , parmesan , nuts and garlic
With the motor running of the food processor, slowly pour in the oil until a thick paste is formed
Season with salt
Store in a sealed container in the fridge