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Offline CreamPuff63

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Basil & Spinach Pesto
« on: September 16, 2009, 04:20:25 am »
Basil & Spinach Pesto:

Ingredients:
40g parmesan cheese, cubed
5 cloves garlic
160g pine nuts
250g basil leaves
1/2 bunch English spinach leaves
120g olive oil


Preparation:
Place parmesan cheese and garlic into TM bowl and grate for 10-15 seconds on speed 8.

Add pine nuts into TM bowl and grind for 5 seconds on speed 7.

Place basil and spinach into bowl and turn the dial to speed 6 and process until smooth, approx 10 seconds with aid of the spatula.

Once smooth, turn to speed 4 and add the olive oil into the mixture in a slow stream through the lid until well combined.

Serve the pesto tossed with pasta or as an accompaniment to hearty winter soups.

Source: Everyday Cookbook



« Last Edit: September 18, 2009, 06:46:49 pm by Thermomixer »
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Re: Basil & Spinach Pesto
« Reply #1 on: September 18, 2009, 06:47:22 pm »
Thanx for posting this  :-*
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