Frozen Pesto Recipe
Overview:
- Name: Frozen Pesto
- Cook Time: Not applicable
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Description: Make and share this frozen pesto recipe from lovewithrecipes.com.
- Category: Sauces
- Keywords: European, High In…, Savory, < 15 Mins, Freezer
- Aggregated Rating: 5 stars
- Review Count: 5
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 145.7
- Fat Content: 14.8g
- Saturated Fat Content: 2.6g
- Cholesterol Content: 4.9mg
- Sodium Content: 72.1mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 1.3g
- Fiber Content: 0.4g
- Sugar Content: 0.2g
- Protein Content: 2.8g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 4 | Basil leaves |
| 1 | Extra virgin olive oil |
| 4 | Walnuts |
| 6 | Garlic cloves |
| – | Romano cheese |
| 1/2 | Parmesan cheese |
Instructions:
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Prepare Ingredients: Gather all your ingredients, ensuring they are fresh and ready for blending.
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Blend Ingredients: In a food processor, combine basil leaves, extra virgin olive oil, walnuts, and garlic cloves. Blend until smooth, pausing occasionally to scrape down the sides of the processor bowl to ensure all ingredients are well incorporated.
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Add Cheeses: Once the mixture is smooth, transfer it to a small bowl. Add grated Romano cheese and Parmesan cheese to the mixture.
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Blend Again: Blend the mixture once more until the cheeses are fully integrated and the pesto reaches your desired consistency.
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Fill Ice Cube Trays: Take ice cube trays and fill each section with the pesto mixture. Use a spoon to evenly distribute the mixture, ensuring each cube is filled to the top.
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Freeze: Place the filled ice cube trays in the freezer and allow the pesto to freeze completely. This usually takes a few hours.
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Store Pesto Cubes: Once the pesto cubes are frozen solid, remove the trays from the freezer. Pop the cubes out of the trays and transfer them to a labeled zip-lock bag.
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Storage: Store the bag of pesto cubes in the freezer until ready to use.
Serving Suggestions:
- These frozen pesto cubes are incredibly versatile and can be used in a variety of dishes.
- Use them to add flavor to pasta sauces, soups, dips, or spread them on sandwiches and bruschetta.
- They’re perfect for adding a burst of fresh basil and savory goodness to any meal, any time of the year.
Tips:
- If you have an abundance of basil from your garden, this recipe is a great way to preserve it for later use.
- Make a large batch and store the pesto cubes in the freezer, so you always have flavorful pesto on hand.
- Experiment with different variations by adding ingredients like pine nuts, spinach, or sun-dried tomatoes for a unique twist on classic pesto.
Enjoy your homemade frozen pesto!
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