Cacao Nib Pesto
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Cooking:
10 min.
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Servings per container:
4
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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.