Basil pesto is a classic ingredient to have on hand for pasta dishes, salad dressings and chicken dishes. Or, pair it with cheeses and olives on an antipasto plate. To ensure you have fresh pesto year round, pick it in the fall and freeze it to have it on hand all winter long.
1 cup sweet basil leaves, washed and dried (250 mL)
1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated (250 mL)
1/3 cup pine nuts (75 mL)
5 garlic cloves, peeled (5)
3/4 cup canola oil (175 mL)
1 cup sweet basil leaves, washed and dried (250 mL)
1 cup Parmesan cheese, grated (250 mL)
1/3 cup pine nuts (75 mL)
5 garlic cloves, peeled (5)
3/4 cup canola oil (175 mL)
When you get to know Canadian Canola, you just might fall in love.
