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Kaffir Basil Pesto

Born of my need to use leftover kaffir lime leaves, this Kaffir Basil Pesto is a bright, citrus-y twist on the classic recipe!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Course Sauce
Cuisine Fusion
Servings 1 cup

Ingredients
  

  • 1/4 cup pine nuts
  • 3 garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 loose cups basil (approx. one 3-oz package)
  • 3/4 cup kaffir lime leaves (about 20 leaves)
  • 1/2 cup high-quality olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Heat a small pan on medium-low. Once warm, add pine nuts and toast, stirring often, until golden brown - about 5 minutes.
  • Place pine nuts, garlic and salt into a food processor (or mortar and pestle!). Pulse until the mixture forms a paste that sticks together in clumps.
  • Add basil and kaffir lime leaves to food processor. Pulse until thoroughly chopped and combined, scraping down the sides as necessary.
  • Add olive oil and pulse a few more times, until just combined. Serve.
Keyword lime leaves, unique pesto, use up leftover kaffir