Basil Pesto Dip

Ingredients

• 80 g fresh basil leaves
• 50 g (1/3 cup) grated parmesan cheese
• 40 g (1/4 cup) pinenuts or 50 g cashews
• 1 clove garlic
• 150 g (3/4 cup) extra virgin olive oil
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• salt to taste

Method

Place all the ingredients in a food processor and mix till desired consistency.

If you are using a Thermomix then it's about 20 seconds on speed 7.

You can use this recipe for a dip and then the left overs for a chicken, basil pesto pasta dish.
Serve immediately or store in the fridge in a sealed container.