Cuisinart Elite DLC-XPN - Manual (Page 78)

9
BASICS
If you have other herbs or nuts, use them in place of
some of the basil and pine nuts.
BASIL PESTO
3
OUNCES
R
EGGIANO
P
ARMIGIANO CHEESE
,
CUT INTO
½-
INCH CUBES
2
GARLIC CLOVES
½
CUP PINE NUTS OR WALNUTS
,
LIGHTLY TOASTED
5 CUPS TIGHTLY PACKED FRESH
BASIL LEAVES
,
UNBLEMISHED
(
ABOUT
20
OUNCES
)
¼ TO ½ TEASPOON KOSHER OR
SEA SALT
²∕³ TO ¾ CUP EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
Makes about 2 cups
Approximate pr eparation time: 5 minutes
Insert the large metal chopping blade into the lar ge
work bowl of the Cuisinart
®
Food Processor . With the
machine running, drop the cheese and garlic thr ough
the small feed tube to process until finely chopped,
about 30 seconds. Add the nuts and pulse to chop,
about 5 to 6 pulses. Add the basil leaves and pulse to
chop, using long pulses, 10 to 15 times; scrape the
bowl. Add the salt. With the machine running, add the
olive oil in a slow, steady str eam through the small feed
tube, processing until combined and an emulsion is
formed, about 1 minute. Scrape the work bowl.
T o stor e the pesto, transfer to a glass jar or bowl, tap to
remove all air bubbles and even out the surface. Float a
layer of olive oil on top; cover with plastic wrap and
refrigerate. The pesto will keep for 5 days in the
refrigerator , or it may be frozen.
Nutritional information per serving (1 tablespoon):
Calories 51 (87% from fat) | carb. 1g | pro. 1g | fat 5g |
sat. fat 1g | chol. 1mg | sod. 88mg | calc. 34mg | fiber 0g