Pesto with Basil Microgreens

Pesto with Basil Microgreens

This pesto is fantastic with fresh basil microgreens to enhance a strong and healthy basil flavor, and it is tasty when added to pasta, pizza, or even just as a healthy dip. Basil microgreen pesto is a must for lovers of Italian dishes or basil.

Ingredients

  • 2 cup basil microgreens
  • ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
  • ¼ cup pine nuts
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • Salt to taste
  • ½ cup Parmesan

Directions

  1. Toast the pine nuts
  2. In a food processor, add pine nuts, garlic, and olive oil. Pulse to combine.
  3. Add Parmesan and salt, pulse again. 
  4. Add basil microgreens last. Pulse while slowly adding remaining oil.
  5. Stop at the desired consistency