Ingredients for - Cacao Nib Pesto

1. Fresh basil leaves, stems removed 1 ¼ ounces
2. Extra-virgin olive oil, divided ¼ cup
3. Cocoa nibs ¼ cup
4. Toasted pine nuts, divided 3 tablespoons
5. Lemon juice 1 teaspoon
6. Pink peppercorns ½ teaspoon
7. Sea salt ¼ teaspoon

How to cook deliciously - Cacao Nib Pesto

1 . Stage

Place basil leaves in a mini processor. Add 2 tablespoons oil, cacao nibs, 2 tablespoons pine nuts, lemon juice, peppercorns, and sea salt. Pulse until coarse. Add more oil if needed and blend into a creamy paste. Mix in remaining pine nuts.

2 . Stage

Use pesto immediately or refrigerate in a glass container topped with oil to avoid browning.