Pesto Mayonnaise Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time20 MinCooking Time20 Min
Ready In40 MinDifficulty LevelVery Easy
Health IndexHealthy++Servings1
CuisineItalianCourseSide Dish
SpecialityPart of MenuMain IngredientOthers

Recipe Story

BASIL LEAVES Native to India, it has long been a mainstay in Italian cooking. Its leaves have a spicy smell and flavor that work well in everything from seafood cocktails and soups to stews and other meat dishes. Basil also is one of the main ingredients in pesto, a thick paste made by pounding the herb's green leaves with Parmesan and Pecorino cheeses, pine nuts and olive oil.

Ingredients

 
12 servings
 
1/4 cup lightly packed fresh basil leaves
 
1/4 cup lightly packed fresh spinach leaves
 
2 tablespoons lemon juice
 
2 tablespoons olive oil
 
1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
 
1 tablespoon pine nuts, toasted
 
1 teaspoon finely chopped garlic
 
1/4 teaspoon salt
 
1/4 teaspoon pepper
 
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise

Directions

In food processor bowl, process all ingredients except mayonnaise until smooth.

Transfer basil mixture to bowl; stir in mayonnaise.

Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Serve with French-fried potatoes or roasted potato wedges

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