Sixth Cutting from my Basil

Sixth Cutting from my Basil

By cutting I mean a large amount of leaves
that make at least two batches of pesto, one to freeze.

 

For this batch of pesto I used a colander full of basil leaves, 8 tomatillos chopped fine, a small handful of shishito peppers, 8 cloves of garlic minced, 1/2 cup mixed nuts chopped fine, and enough olive oil to keep a nice slurry going.

I learned it's better to blend olive with the garlic first, then I added the chopped tomatillos, next the handful of shishito peppers chopped, then the basil leaves. I blended all in my old blender till smooth. Last I added the chopped mixed nuts. Adding the nuts last allows you the option of how chunky you want the pesto. I usually add cheese over the pesto when mixed with the pesto. If I leave out the cheese the extra pesto freezes quite nicely. Every time I make pesto it's a little different but always very tasty.