Basil & Macadamia Pesto

Basil & Macadamia Pesto

Ingredients

• 2 cup fresh basil ((30 g / 1.1 oz))
• 1/3 cup macadamia nuts ((30 g / 1.1 oz))
• 2 tbsp pinenuts ((30 g / 1.1 oz))
• 4 clove garlic
• 1 tsp lemon zest ((30 g / 1.1 oz))
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil ((30 g / 1.1 oz))
• freshly ground black pepper
• 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese ((30 g / 1.1 oz))

Instructions

1. Wash the basil, peel and mash the garlic, juice and zest the lemon.
2. Place the oil, basil, garlic, lemon, macadamia and pine nuts, salt and pepper into a food processor ...
3. and pulse until smooth.
4. Optionally, add grated parmesan cheese and pulse for a few more seconds.
5. I used Bamix hand blender with a chopping bowl attachment.
6. When done, use immediately or spoon the mixture in a glass jar, top with a bit of olive oil and seal properly with a lid.