Food & DrinkSara Ridmyfood, healthy, nutrition, vegetarian, running, delicious, quick, simple, easy, balanced, pasta, carbs, pestoComment

quick pesto

Food & DrinkSara Ridmyfood, healthy, nutrition, vegetarian, running, delicious, quick, simple, easy, balanced, pasta, carbs, pestoComment
quick pesto

I will remember this as being my fuel for my first ever half marathon race, and wow it banged. Carbs before any race is a great idea anyway but with this pesto, you’re going to want to make batches - it’s addictive.

Quick Pesto

Makes 4-5 servings/1 Jar

Ingredients:

  • 3 Bunches Basil Leaves

  • 30g Parmesan Cheese Grated

  • 1/4 Cup Pine Nuts

  • 1/3 Cup or 10-12 Whole Almonds

  • 1-2 Garlic Cloves Grated

  • 190ml or 3/4 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil

  • Pinch of Sea Salt

Method:

  1. Toast the Pine Nuts and Whole Almonds tossing half way through over a medium-high heat on a small pan for 2-3 minutes. Set aside and let to cool down

  2. Pulse the toasted nuts, cheese and garlic for roughly 1 minute until well grounded

  3. Add the basil leaves and slowly pour in the olive oil whilst pulsing the blender until it is a smooth consistency

  4. Lastly add a pinch of salt and blitz for a second then pour into a jar and place in fridge if not using it straight away.

    *Pesto can be made 1 day ahead, thus add more olive oil to incorporate well with the pasta

Et Voila! :)