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How To Freeze Fresh Pesto
Is there anything better than fresh pesto? Now you can freeze it and savor the flavor.
Ingredients
- 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled
- 1/4 cup pine nuts (sub: walnuts)
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil (plus a bit more for freezing)
- Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
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Instructions
- In a food processor, combine the basil, garlic, pine nuts, and cheese and pulse until coarsely chopped.
- Add 1/2 cup of olive oil and process until fully incorporated and smooth. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.
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Scoop the desired amount of pesto into a freezer friendly container with air-tight lid. (Here are our favorite freezer containers.) To prevent that fresh green color from turning darker, top your pesto with a bit of oil to prevent it from air exposure.
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Freeze the pesto until solid. If you want, pop the portions out of the container, and place the pesto in an air-tight freezer bag.
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