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

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
Gluten-free
Vegan
Mediterranean

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

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