Basil Pesto and Bruschetta

Introduce

Chef :

Bina Anjaria

Basil Pesto and Bruschetta

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Ingredient

Cooking time :

20 minutes

50-75 gm

grated cheese or parmesan cheese

Cooking instructions

* Step 1

Basically, Pesto is a blend of fresh basil leaves, nuts, garlic and olive oil.

* Step 2

First crush the nuts on pulse mode to a coarse powder. Keep aside.

* Step 3

For the Garlic Oil: Pound 6-8 garlic segments and add 3 tbsp olive oil and mix.

* Step 4

Now take basil leaves and the remaining garlic in a mixer jar. Add salt to taste. Crush on pulse mode coarsely. Add in 1/3 cup olive oil. Crush but keep the paste coarse.

* Step 5

Now add in the nut-seed coarse powder. Add a dash of lemon juice.Crush to a coarse pesto paste. Now add cheese and blend to get a tasty lip- smacking BASIL PESTO.

* Step 6

This Basil Pesto is very versatile. It can be used as a dip or in making a variety of dishes like pasta, sandwiches, pizza.

* Step 7

I have prepared Basil Pesto Bruschetta using Homemade Pav. Prepare a salad of boiled corn, capsicum, tomatoes, onions, chilli flakes and oregano. Do not add salt in the salad, else water will release from the vegetables.

* Step 8

Cut pav into halves. Apply garlic oil using a brush and toast the pav halves on a grill pan.

* Step 9

Then take the pav on a plate and apply BASIL PESTO on the grilled side of the pav. Place a small piece of cheese slice over it. Place the salad and now sprinkle salt for the salad.