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Basil pesto recipes - 4 recipes

By Sarahpph

This is my favorite sauce in my homemade pizza recipes, but I like to transform it into an avocado pesto sauce (and I can use the leftover avocados to make guacamole, hehe). You can check out my delicious recipe for vegan pizza here. It had my Texan meat-eater friends asking for more. Have a look. I really think that a handful of chopped pinenuts gives this sauce the extra edge, and I also use it (with or without avocados) as a pasta sauce when I'm strapped for time. You'll be surprised how easy it is to make, and once you learn, you'll never look back.

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Method

  1. Boil the desired amount of small potatoes until tender.
  2. Spread on a lined baking tray, flatten slightly using a cup or jar. Don't over-flatten them!
  3. Sprinkle liberally with shredded cheese and Parmesan.
  4. Top with bacon slices approximately the same size as the potatoes.
  5. Drizzle liberally with balsamic vinegar.
  6. Place in oven, under the grill for 15 min at 375°F until the cheese is melted and  the bacon is crispy.
  7. Enjoy!

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Toast pine nuts until golden brown

  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1/4 pound grated parmigiano reggiano cheese
  • 3 ounces pine nuts (a handful)
  • 2 cloves garlic, popped from skin
  • 1 bunch basil, about 40 to 50 leaves
5/5 (1 Votes)

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Assemble sandwich and grill until golden brown and the cheese has melted, about 2 to 3 minutes per side

  • 4 slices of bread
  • 1 large ripe tomato at room temperature, sliced 1/4 inch thick
  • 1 ball fresh mozzarella cheese at room temperature, sliced 1/4 inch thick
  • 4 Tbsp basil pesto sauce
  • Black pepper to taste
  • 2 Tbsp Olive Oil
4.4/5 (8 Votes)

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Healthy Yummy Easy Pasta for two

  • 1/4 tsp Olive oil
  • 1/4 lb Chicken (boneless Skinless)
  • 1 green onion
  • one 8 oz can of artichoke hearts
  • 1 tbsp. basil pesto
  • 1 tbsp. sour cream
  • 2 oz penne pasta
  • parmesan cheese
4.2/5 (6 Votes)

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In mini-chop, chop garlic to mince

  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/2 C packed fresh basil
  • 1 oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes
  • 1/4 C olive oil
  • 6-8 tbsp water
  • 4 tbsp walnuts, toasted
  • salt & pepper
  • 1 tbsp nutritional yeast
  • red pepper flakes
  • chopped walnuts, toasted
  • fresh basil
  • sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
2.3/5 (10 Votes)

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