Did you know that making pesto dates back to the ancient Romans?
They ate a paste called moretum which was made by crushing cheese, garlic, and herbs together. The first mention of a recipe for pesto can be found in an Italian book dating from 1863 called La Cuciniera Genovese. Pesto is traditionally prepared in a marble mortar with a wooden pestle.
An easier way to make homemade and fresh pesto is using your PURE Juicer.
Use grid #4 and your fresh and organic ingredients.
Basil Pesto Ingredients:
- Fresh Basil
- Toasted Pine Nuts
- Garlic
- Lemon Juice
- Parmesan Cheese
- Olive Oil
- Salt & Pepper
Cilantro Pesto Ingredients:
- Fresh Cilantro
- Sunflower Seeds
- Chick Peas
- Lemon Juice
- Parmesan Cheese
- Jalapeno
- Olive Oil
- Salt & Pepper
You can store the pesto in the refrigerator for a week or in the freezer for up to three months. We recommend using ball jars and adding a thin layer of olive oil on top to prevent air from getting to the finished product.
Enjoy!
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