Recipes

"For J's" Fresh Basil Pesto

INGREDIENTS

  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves (3.3 ounces)
  • 3 cloves garlic (crushed)
  • 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 cup pine nuts or macadamia nuts (roasted)
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese (grated)
  • ¾ cup olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon "For J's" Sea Salt (Maui Onion, Hawaiian Chili Pepper, or Garlic)

DIRECTIONS

  1. Place ingredients in blender or food processor in order listed.
  2. Mix until ingredients are well blended.
  3. Toss with pasta or spread on French bread.

Suggestion #1: Spread on fresh salmon fillet and bake.

Suggestion #2: Make into an aioli sauce by adding mayonnaise.

Suggestion #3: Make into a salad dressing by adding oil and vineger.

Suggestion #4: For an extra delicious salad dressing, add 4 ounces of Fresh Basil Pesto to For J's Creamy Oriental Salad Dressing.

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