Pesto dipping oil

5.00

A deconstructed pesto oil with crunchy roasted pine nuts. This is delicious served with focaccia or ciabatta. Any leftovers should be stored in the fridge and used within three days.

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Method

1

Heat a small frying pan over medium heat. Add the pine nuts and toast until golden, stirring occasionally. Set aside 

2

Heat the olive oil gently over a low heat, then add the crushed garlic. Infuse for 5 minutes without allowing the garlic to brown. Remove from the heat and let cool

3

Blitz the basil, toasted pine nuts, lemon zest and parmesan in a food processor until finely chopped

4

Stir the basil mixture into the cooled olive oil. Add lemon juice and adjust the seasoning with salt and pepper

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