Pesto sauce with Brazil nuts

8 servings

20 minutes

Pesto sauce with Brazil nuts is an exquisite Italian sauce with an unusual twist. The classic pesto, known for its freshness and aromatic richness, gets a new sound with the addition of Brazil nuts. This nut adds a creamy texture and nutty sweetness, enriching the traditional flavors of basil, garlic, and parmesan. Wine vinegar and lemon juice provide a light tanginess that balances the richness of the nuts and oil. The sauce pairs perfectly with pasta, fish, meat, and even roasted vegetables, transforming ordinary dishes into gastronomic masterpieces. Its rich flavor captivates from the first bite, reminiscent of sunny Italy and its culinary heritage.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 233.9
• Proteins: 4.3g
• Fats: 22.7g
• Carbohydrates: 3.2g

Ingredients

• Green basil: 65 g
• Parsley: 20 g
• Parmesan cheese: 60 g
• Garlic: 15 g
• Brazil nuts: 5 pc
• Coarse sea salt: 2 tsp
• Pine nuts: 50 g
• White wine vinegar: 1 tbsp
• Lemon juice: 1 tbsp
• Refined olive oil: 120 ml

Cooking steps

1. Prepare the ingredients, wash and dry the greens.

2. Send basil and parsley to the blender.

   Required ingredients:

   • Green basil: 65 g
   • Parsley: 20 g

3. Add garlic to the blender.

   Required ingredients:

   • Garlic: 15 g

4. Cut the cheese into cubes and add it to the other ingredients.

   Required ingredients:

   • Parmesan cheese: 60 g

5. Add Brazil nut.

   Required ingredients:

   • Brazil nuts: 5 piece

6. Add coarse sea salt.

   Required ingredients:

   • Coarse sea salt: 2 teaspoons

7. Place pine nuts in a hot dry skillet.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pine nuts: 50 g

8. Stir as soon as the nuts brown, and roast for another minute, stirring constantly.

9. Send the pine nuts with the other ingredients.

   Required ingredients:

   • Pine nuts: 50 g

10. Carefully pour in the olive oil.

    Required ingredients:

    • Refined olive oil: 120 ml

11. Add wine vinegar.

    Required ingredients:

    • White wine vinegar: 1 tablespoon

12. Juice the lemon in a blender.

    Required ingredients:

    • Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon

13. Thoroughly mix all ingredients in a blender.