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.
1
Prepare the ingredients, wash and dry the greens.
2
Send basil and parsley to the blender.
- Green basil: 65 g
- Parsley: 20 g
3
Add garlic to the blender.
- Garlic: 15 g
4
Cut the cheese into cubes and add it to the other ingredients.
- Parmesan (Parmigiano Reggiano): 60 g
5
Add Brazil nut.
- Brazil nuts: 5 piece
6
Add coarse sea salt.
- Coarse sea salt: 2 teaspoons
7
Place pine nuts in a hot dry skillet.
- 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.
- Pine nuts: 50 g
10
Carefully pour in the olive oil.
- Refined olive oil: 120 ml
11
Add wine vinegar.
- White wine vinegar: 1 tablespoon
12
Juice the lemon in a blender.
- Lemon juice: 1 tablespoon
13
Thoroughly mix all ingredients in a blender.