The traditional Italian basil makes a really nice pesto but unfortunately it is an annual plant. I am excited as I now have a perennial basil bush in my garden so I should be able to make pesto all year round. Basil Pesto can be used in its own right as a dip or it can be used to boost the flavour of other dishes.
BASIL PESTO
MAKES: Approx. 1 1/2 cups of pesto
INGREDIENTS
- 1/2 cup cashews
- 1/2 cup almonds
- 1 cup basil leaves
- 1 small onion
- 1 clove garlic
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- salt to taste
- 1/2 cup water
METHOD
- Blend all ingredients until chunky or continue blending further until smooth (whatever consistency you prefer).
- May need to add a little more water to achieve desired consistency.
- Serve with crackers or raw vegetable sticks
