Stop wasting your basil | Comit tips & tricks

Learn how to make yummy basil walnut pesto in just 10 minutes

Hi there! By now, you hopefully know that meal planning is an incredibly powerful tool for achieving a healthy, varied, and economical diet. But it doesn't stop there. There are even more ways to reduce food waste and speed up meal preparation. Think about handy tools, batch cooking tips, or creative ideas for using up leftovers. With that in mind, every few weeks I share some of the tips, tricks, and hacks I use to make my time in the kitchen as efficient as possible.

And so this week, I bring you a super-quick basil pesto recipe🍃.

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Walnut basil pesto

Ever bought too much basil and ended up with leftovers that eventually go to waste? If this sounds familiar, I might just have the solution you’ve been looking for. This recipe is a twist on the classic basil pesto, using walnuts instead of pine nuts – they’re cheaper and easier to find – and it takes just 10 minutes to make. The best part? You can freeze this pesto, making it a convenient way to store any extra basil. Here's how it works.

Ingredients

You’ll need the following:

• 100g basil

• 100ml olive oil

• 3g salt (around 1 teaspoon)

• 40g walnuts

• 50g Parmesan cheese

• 1 garlic clove (optional)

• 2 ice cubes

Instructions

The only tool you’ll need is a decent blender. Simply toss all the ingredients into it and blend until you have a smooth pesto. Then, divide the mixture into small containers, so you can freeze them and use as needed. Of course, you can adjust the proportions depending on how much basil you have.

Conclusions

And there you have it – a great way to use up any leftover basil! Most importantly, in just 10 minutes, you’ve made a delicious and versatile condiment that’s perfect for pasta, rice, salads, or even meat and fish dishes. It’s so versatile that the possibilities are endless. Enjoy!

Andrea