Basil Pesto - Cuisinart FP16DCU Manual

Basil Pesto

100g Parmesan, cut to 2.5cm pieces
3 small cloves garlic, peeled
100g basil leaves
4 tbsp pine nuts
4 tbsp olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Insert the small metal chopping blade into the small work bowl, add the Parmesan and
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garlic and replace the lid and process until fi nely chopped.
Add the basil, pine nuts and seasoning, replace the lid and pulse to combine.
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With the appliance running, pour the oil through the small feed tube and process until
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combined. Open the lid and use the spatula to scrape down the bowl and then replace
lid and continue to process until smooth.
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