Hand-Chopped Basil Pesto Picture Book Directions

Banner shot of hand-chopped basil pesto with link to picture book hand-chopped basil pesto recipe

I promised in my last post that showed how to make fresh basil pesto using a food processor that I’d put together picture book directions showing how to hand-chop basil pesto if you don’t have – or don’t like cleaning – a food processor and, boy, I hopped on it with a “let’s get it done right now” right after taking a good hop on the bike.

Ha! Hunched over a bit because I use the tip of my nose to fire my cellphone camera when I shoot recipe action shots.

I have to say, having made hand-chopped basil pesto for the first time this week, I’m a big fan. I love the coarser texture and chewy, nutty, soft crunch and, of course, fresh full-on flavor – and freedom of not having to clean food processor parts. Here’s how I used it right away for a post-ride lunch: with chickpeas, tomatoes, mixed Italian cheeses and sun-dried tomatoes.

Chickpeas, tomatoes, mixed Italian cheeses and freshly made hand-chopped basil pesto with a link to hand-chopped basil pesto picture book directions.

Here are the needed ingredients: 1 Bunch Fresh Basil, 4-5 Garlic Cloves, Handful of Your Favorite Nuts (I used no-salt walnuts), 1/2 Teaspoon of Salt, Crunch of Black Pepper, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Olive Oil, Shot of Balsamic Vinegar (optional but adds a punch of flavor)

Ingredients needed to make hand-chopped basil pesto with link to picture book hand-chopped basil pesto directions

Here’s what you need for equipment: Water Basin, Cutting Board, Strainer or Colander, Large Sharp (Chef’s) Knife, Bowl, Large Spoon

Equipment needed to make hand-chopped basil pesto with link to hand-chopped basil pesto picture book directions

Click this link or any picture on this page for complete step-by-step hand-chopped basil pesto picture book directions.

Sample 3 pages and link to hand-chopped basil pesto picture book directions
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