Servings: 12
Calories: 224kcal
Equipment
- Saucepan
- food processor or blender
Ingredients
- Basil leaves- 1/2 cup
- Shredded parmesan cheese- 6 tbsp
- Unsalted butter- 2 cups
- Pine nuts- 2 tbsp
- Minced garlic- 1/2 tsp
- Salt - 2 pinch
Instructions
- Gently melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, then add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Stir the basil leaves and pine nuts into the mixture and continue cooking for an additional minute.
- Take off the heat, then incorporate shredded parmesan cheese and a pinch of salt into the mixture. Blend until everything is completely combined.
- Place the pesto butter mixture into a food processor or blender and blend until smooth.
- Pour the blended pesto butter into an airtight container and refrigerate.
Notes
- If desired, you can add a tablespoon or two of olive oil when blending to make it even creamier.
- Try using this on toast, in pasta, as a dip for vegetables, or as a spread on sandwiches. The options are endless!
- Feel free to adjust the amount of cheese, garlic, or salt based on your preferences.
Nutrition
Calories: 224kcal
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