End of Harvest Basil Pesto Recipe

Name: End of Harvest Basil Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons pine nuts; 1 cup sweet basil, packed; 2 garlic cloves, smashed then minced; 15 ounces garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained*; 2 tablespoons olive oil; up to 1/4 cup water; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; ¾ teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons tahini; 3 dashes Tabasco sauce; ½ teaspoon tomato paste

Servings: persons

2 tablespoons pine nuts
1 cup sweet basil, packed
2 garlic cloves, smashed then minced
15 ounces garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained*
2 tablespoons olive oil
up to 1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons lemon juice
¾ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons tahini
3 dashes Tabasco sauce
½ teaspoon tomato paste

1
Heat the pine nuts in a small skillet on medium high heat.
2
Stir them when they start to brown.
3
When most of them have lightly browned, remove them from the pan into a bowl to cool.
4
(Reserve a few pine nuts for garnish.
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).
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In the bowl of a food processor, place the basil leaves and the garlic.
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Pulse until finely chopped.
8
Add the rinsed and drained garbanzo beans, most of the pine nuts, olive oil, lemon juice, salt, tahini, tomato paste, and a few dashes of Tabasco.
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Pulse several times, for several seconds each time, until the hummus is smooth.
10
Add more Tabasco and salt or lemon juice to taste.
11
Add water to the point of desired consistency.
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To serve, place in a bowl and drizzle a little olive oil over it.
13
Sprinkle with a few toasted pine nuts.
14
Serve with pita wedges, crackers, or rustic bread.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 tablespoons pine nuts, 1 cup sweet basil, packed, 2 garlic cloves, smashed then minced, 15 ounces garbanzo beans, rinsed and drained*, and more.

Yes, End of Harvest Basil Pesto falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

End of Harvest Basil Pesto

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