STEP BY STEP FOR BASIL TEA
Ingredients:- 2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup pine nuts or walnuts
- 3 garlic cloves
- 1 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Prepare Basil:
- Wash and dry the fresh basil leaves.
2. Toast Nuts:
- In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast the pine nuts or walnuts until lightly browned. Keep an eye on them as they can burn quickly.
3. Blend Ingredients:
- In a food processor, combine the basil, toasted nuts, grated Parmesan cheese, and garlic cloves. Pulse until coarsely chopped. for more about mix and blend of herbs click here
4. Stream in Olive Oil:
- With the food processor running, slowly stream in the olive oil until the pesto reaches your desired consistency. You may need more or less oil depending on your preference. the chemical compositions of the basil oil are very rich in heath.
5. Season:
- Add salt and pepper to taste. Blend again to combine.
6. Store or Serve:
- Use immediately or store in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Pesto can be used on pasta, sandwiches, pizza, and more.
Caprese Salad:
- Fresh tomatoes, sliced
- Fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced
- Fresh basil leaves
- Extra-virgin olive oil
- Balsamic glaze (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Slice Tomatoes and Mozzarella:
- Slice fresh tomatoes and fresh mozzarella cheese into even-sized slices.
2. Arrange on a Plate:
- Arrange the tomato and mozzarella slices on a serving plate, alternating them.
3. Add Basil Leaves:
- Place fresh basil leaves between the tomato and mozzarella slices.
4. Drizzle with Olive Oil:
- Drizzle extra-virgin olive oil over the salad.
5. Optional Balsamic Glaze:
- Optionally, drizzle balsamic glaze over the salad for added flavor.
6. Season:
- Sprinkle salt and pepper to taste.
7. Serve Fresh:
- Serve the Caprese salad immediately. It's a refreshing and classic dish that highlights the flavors of fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.
Feel free to adjust the quantities and ingredients based on your preferences. These basil recipes are simple yet flavorful, making the most of this aromatic herb.
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