Basil and Green Chilli Pesto

Name: Basil and Green Chilli Pesto
Yield: Serves 4
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: garlic clove 1; shelled almonds 50 g (1¾ oz), skinned and lightly toasted in a hot dry pan for 1 minute; basil 1 large bunch; salt; olive oil 175 ml (6 fl oz); green chillies 2; lemon juice of 1

Preparation info

Serves
4

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

The Gate Easy Vegetarian Cookbook

By Adrian Daniel and Michael Daniel

Published 2007

About

This simple variation on the classic pesto Genovese was inspired by the need for a little chilli in every dish. The pesto works beautifully on spaghetti and makes a great addition to sandwiches, and a teaspoon will enliven any sauce. It keeps well in the fridge.

Ingredients

basil 1 large bunch
green chillies 2
garlic clove 1

Europe
Italy
Genoa
Sauce
Mediterranean
Vegan
Gluten-free

Method

Place the basil, chilli, garlic, and 75 ml (2½ fl oz) olive oil in a food processor and blend until you have a smooth paste.
Add the almonds and lemon juice and continue to b