Blanched Pesto
Ingredients
Instructions
- Bring a large Dutch oven filled with water to a boil over high. Fill a large bowl with ice water. Place basil leaves in a metal strainer. Place strainer in pan, using tongs to quickly submerge all basil leaves; cook 5 seconds or just until leaves turn bright green. Carefully remove strainer with leaves from pan; drain. Immediately plunge strainer with leaves in ice water bath. Let stand 10 seconds. Remove basil; drain well. Spread basil leaves on a clean, dry dish towel; gently blot dry with another towel.
- Place basil, sunflower seeds, oil, and salt in a food processor; process until smooth. Add cheese; process until blended.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
487
kcal
24% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).