Lunchtime pesto
Chef:
Mummycooks.ie
Prep:
10 mins
This pesto sauce is delicious with chicken for a ‘Chicken Pesto Sandwich’ and a great way to get leafy greens into your child’s diet.
50g pine nuts
large bunch of basil, leaves only
½ garlic clove, chopped
35g finely grated parmesan
100ml extra virgin olive oil
A good squeeze of lemon juice
Freshly ground black pepper
Lightly toast your pine nuts.
Add your garlic and the basil leaves to a blender. Pulse then add your pine nuts and pulse again. Transfer to a bowl.
Next add in your parmesan and gently stir in the olive oil and lemon juice.
Season to taste and add some more oil if required.
Preparation Time
10 minutes
Main ingredients
Cheese, Nuts
Recipe Type
Dressings & Sauces, Lunch Box
Level of Difficulty
Easy
Writer Siobhan is the owner of Mummycooks.ie, who want to inspire, educate and empower parents to feed their children healthy, home-cooked food. Her blog is a great resource for feeding your child with lots of tips and recipes.
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