Pesto 8 Ways Part One Recipes

PESTO 8 WAYS • PART ONE

Steps:

• 1. BASIC PESTO: In the bowl of a food processor, add basil, garlic and pine nuts; season with ground sea salt and freshly ground black pepper. Place the lid, remove the pusher and process for about 15 to 20 seconds before adding the grated cheese.
• 2. Restart the appliance and slowly, emulsify the oil by adding it in a steady small stream. Stop a few times to scrape the sides of the bowl; taste and adjust if necessary. Yields 2/3rd's of a cup
• 3. ITALIAN PESTO: In the bowl of a food processor, add basil, parsley, tomato, pistachios, garlic, cheese, lemon juice, salt and pepper; process for 15 seconds.
• 4. Emulsify the oil by slowly pouring it through the feed tube. Stop a few times to scrape the sides of the bowl; taste and adjust if necessary. Makes 1 cup
• 5. MEXICAN PESTO: In the bowl of a food processor, add cilantro, parsley, pepitas, garlic, cotija cheese, lime juice, hot sauce, salt and pepper; process for 15 seconds then clean the sides of the bowl.
• 6. Restart the processor before slowly pouring in the oil in a steady small stream. Makes 1 cup
• 7. ASIAN PESTO: In the bowl of a food processor, add basil, cilantro, unsalted cashews, sesame seeds, ginger, low-sodium soy sauce, and chili oil; process for 15 seconds and clean the sides of the bowl.
• 8. Emulsify the oil by slowly pouring in through the feed tube while the appliance is running; taste and adjust if necessary. Yields 2/3rd's of a cup

THE BEST CLASSIC PESTO

Steps:

• Pulse basil and garlic in a food processor about 8 times until finely chopped. Add toasted pine nuts and salt; turn processor on low and drizzle olive oil through the chute until everything is incorporated. Add Parmesan cheese and lemon juice; pulse 2 times.

PESTO

Steps:

• Combine basil, garlic, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, and nuts in the bowl of a food processor or blender. Blend to a smooth paste. Add parsley if desired.