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Fresh Green Basil Pesto

This is pesto the traditional Italian way: coarse, vibrant and bursting with fresh basil rather than smooth and creamy. My little trick is chilling the food processor blade in the freezer first, so the basil stays bright green instead of turning dark as it blitzes. A strip of lemon zest adds a fresh lift, and nutritional yeast brings all the savoury, cheesy depth.

Prep

20m

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Fresh Green Basil Pesto

This is pesto the traditional Italian way: coarse, vibrant and bursting with fresh basil rather than smooth and creamy. My little trick is chilling the food processor blade in the freezer first, so the basil stays bright green instead of turning dark as it blitzes. A strip of lemon zest adds a fresh lift, and nutritional yeast brings all the savoury, cheesy depth.

Prep

20m

Ingredients

Method

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Step 1

Put the food processor bowl and blade in the freezer for 15-20 minutes. A cold blade stops the basil warming up and oxidising, which is what turns pesto dark. Alternatively, add 1-2 ice cubes to the processor with the other ingredients, though the pesto will be slightly more watery.

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For

6

M

I

50

g

Fresh basil

50

g

Pine nuts, toasted

30

g

Nutritional yeast

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Per Serving

Calories

196kcal

Fat

19g

Carbs

3g

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