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Very Incredible Basil Sauce

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  • Author: clara
  • Total Time: 10 minutes
  • Yield: About 1 cup 1x
  • Category: Sauce, Condiment
  • Method: Blended
  • Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired

Description

This Very Incredible Basil Sauce is creamy, garlicky, and bursting with fresh basil flavor. It’s kind of like pesto’s cooler cousin—smooth, tangy, and ultra-versatile.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice (fresh)
  • 1–2 cloves garlic (to taste)
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons pine nuts or walnuts (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard (for a tangy kick)
  • 1 teaspoon honey or maple syrup (balances the acidity)
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1–2 tablespoons water (to thin, if needed)

Instructions

  1. Blend it up:

    • In a food processor or blender, combine basil, lemon juice, garlic, Dijon mustard, honey, and nuts/cheese if using.
    • Pulse until chopped and combined.

  2. Stream in the oil:

    • With the motor running, slowly drizzle in olive oil until smooth.
    • Add water a little at a time if you want a thinner, pourable sauce.

  3. Season & Finish:

    • Taste and season with salt and pepper.
    • Blend again to combine. Store in a sealed jar in the fridge for up to 1 week.

Notes

  • Dairy-free? Leave out the Parmesan or use nutritional yeast.
  • Nut-free? Skip the nuts or use sunflower seeds.
  • Tastes amazing on grilled chicken, fish, pasta, grain bowls, eggs, or even as a sandwich spread.

 

  • Want heat? Add a pinch of red pepper flakes!

Find it online: https://recipe.ukfinda.com/very-incredible-basil-sauce.htm