Pesto For Freezing Receita

Say goodbye to pesto waste! This recipe shows you how to freeze your homemade pesto in perfect portions, so you always have fresh, vibrant flavor on hand. The secret? Add the cheese *after* thawing for the best taste and texture. Perfect for busy couples or anyone who wants to enjoy delicious pesto all year round!

Preparo 15 min

Cozimento 20 min

Calorias 1228.1 kcal

Proteína 16g

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Como fazer Pesto For Freezing

Combine 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves, 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, 1/4 cup pine nuts, 2 cloves garlic, and 1 teaspoon salt in a food processor or blender.
Process until completely smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
Transfer the pesto to an ice cube tray. Each cube will hold approximately 1 tablespoon of pesto.
Freeze for at least 2 hours, or until solid.
Once frozen, transfer the pesto cubes to a freezer-safe bag, pressing out excess air. Freeze for up to 3 months.
To use, remove the desired number of pesto cubes. Thaw at room temperature or microwave gently until desired consistency is reached.
Stir in 1 tablespoon of grated Pecorino Romano cheese per pesto cube before serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

97 g

Sugar

Fat

83g

Carbs

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30 Minutes Or Less Time To Make Course Cuisine Preparation Sauces Condiments Etc Easy European Vegetarian Italian Dietary

Perguntas frequentes

Quanto tempo leva para fazer Pesto For Freezing?

Pesto For Freezing leva cerca de 35 minutos do início ao fim — aproximadamente 15 minutos de preparo e 20 minutos de cozimento.

Quantas calorias tem Pesto For Freezing?

Pesto For Freezing tem aproximadamente 1228.1 calorias por porção, com cerca de 16 g de proteína, 4 g de carboidratos e 202 g de gordura.

De quais ingredientes preciso para Pesto For Freezing?

Os principais ingredientes de Pesto For Freezing são Fresh Basil, Olive Oil, Pine Nuts, Garlic Cloves, Salt, Pecorino Romano Cheese. Veja a lista completa com as medidas acima.