Jellyn from Bayou Bohemian kindly shares with us her scrumptious recipe for homemade pesto- perfect for a flavorful meal without a lot of fuss.- Christy
Mama J’s garden fresh homemade pesto
What you will need //
1 blender
2 cups fresh basil
4 cloves peeled garlic
1/3 cup grated parmesan
1/2 cup olive oil
1/2 cup pecans
1/2 tsp sea salt
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
Clean your basil and make sure it is well drained.
Add all the ingredients the recipe calls for into the blender and puree.
Add sea salt and cayenne to taste, a half a teaspoon of each
(eyed not actually measured) worked perfect for me this time.
I added my fresh made pesto to some pasta and topped with herbed goat cheese…YUM!
You can eat your pesto with crackers, fresh bread, use it as a sauce for homemade pizza
or atop your favorite greens. The options are nearly boundless and it’s so rewarding
to create a delicious meal using bits from your own garden.
or atop your favorite greens. The options are nearly boundless and it’s so rewarding
to create a delicious meal using bits from your own garden.
note // the original recipe called for pine nuts and pepper but being a belle of the south
I used pecans and cayenne
warning // you might become addicted…
Make it your own + ENJOY!
From one southern belle to another,
JeLlyn @bayoubohemian.com
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