Effortless Homemade Pesto Recipe: Make It in Your Chopper!

[its_me_susan]

I know I saw this somewhere.... can't for the life of me remember how it's done! Does anyone know how to make pesto in the chopper?

I bought the basil....

 

[chef_leeanne]

Try this link Susan.

Lee Anne

http://www.chefsuccess.com/showpost.php?p=13579&postcount=4

 

[smarteez2]

Hey thereIt tells you how to do it in the recipe for the caprise sandwiches. HTH

 

[its_me_susan]

It tells you how to do it in the recipe for the caprise sandwiches. HTH

THAT's where I saw it! thank you!

 

[Staci]

Hi there! Yes, you can definitely make pesto in the chopper! Here's a quick and easy recipe:Ingredients:
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1/2 cup pine nuts
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- Salt and pepper to tasteInstructions:
1. Place basil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, and garlic into the chopper.
2. Pulse until ingredients are finely chopped and well combined.
3. Slowly drizzle in the olive oil while continuing to pulse.
4. Stop once the pesto reaches your desired consistency.
5. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Enjoy on pasta, sandwiches, or as a dip!Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions. Happy cooking!