Mild Chilli Pesto
July 21, 2009 | Category: Chilli Recipies
Ingredients
- 2 x Heads of garlic
- 2 x Mild Chillies – Seeded and soaked
- Handful of fresh basil
- 170g grated Parmesan cheese
- 350g Pine nuts
- 2 x Tablespoons olive oil
Method
Cut 1/4 of the top off one of the garlic heads, brush with oil and roast in oven at 190 degrees c for 45 minutes (wrapr in foil first). Let it cool and then press out the soft garlic.
Puree the garlic and other ingredients in a food processor. Mix in the olive oil gradually as you do this.
Once mixed to a smooth paste, place in an air tight container and refrigerate.
Great to marinade meats, or add to pastas.
