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Q: How do you make pesto with basil flowers?
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How can you make pesto from thawed basil?

You can, but i would not recommend it. Fresh basil is needed, for a quality basil pesto.


Is basil cell harmful?

No, and they make very good pesto.


What is main herb in pesto sauce?

Basil


What gives pesto sauce its colour?

Basil.


What is the difference between red pesto and green pesto?

Basically its all about the tomato. Red pesto has tomato and uses much less basil leaves in its recipe. Also usually has almonds instead of pine nuts, to make it more crunchy. Perfect for sandwiches.


Where does green pesto come from?

The ingredients for Pesto include garlic, pine nuts, washed and dried basil leaves and coarse salt.


What Nutrients are in Pesto?

One type of pesto I make contains basil leaves, pine nuts, Parmesan, olive oil and salt and pepper. The nutrients contained in this pesto would be fat, protein, minerals, vitamins and fibre (not strictly a nutrient I know but necessary all the same)


Is pesto guacamole?

No, pesto and guacamole are two totally different things. Pesto is primarily basil, chopped up and mixed into oil and other ingredients. Guacamole is primarily avocado, smashed into a paste and spiced.


What are the herbs in pesto?

The answer to this question depends on which herbs you like. The traditional Ligurian pesto is made with basil, garlic, olive oil, pine nuts, pecorino and Parmesan cheese and a bit of salt. So, basil is the main herb for the traditional recipe. Pesto recipes are made with other herbs as well including parsely, arugula, spinach and oregano. As far as pesto goes, the sky is the limit!


Does homemade pesto spoil if not refrigerated?

It might last a little longer than fresh basil leaves that aren't made into pesto would last, but since it's not cooked I wouldn't count on it.


Is basil the same thing as cilantro?

Basil and cilantro are ideal to plant together because they both love full sun and plenty of moisture. If you're planting them together in a pot and planning to make pesto with your basil, though, you may want to grow the basil by itself since you'll need a lot of it.


Which herb is the traditional base for the sauce pesto?

Basil The sauce is made of toasted pine nuts, garlic, basil, olive oil and Parmesan cheese.