Basil Pesto

Ingredients

2 cups chopped Murumbusi

½ cup extra virgin olive oil

2 cloves of garlic

½ – ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

2 Tablespoons of pine nuts, or walnuts (optional)

Instructions

Put oil and garlic in the blender and blend.

Add basil and blend until smooth.

Stir in cheese, a pinch of salt and nuts, if desired.

This recipe freezes very well. Make as above but omit the cheese. Thaw pesto and add cheese just before serving. You may also have to add water to bring it to the desired consistency.

Use on pasta, spread on bread, mix with eggs, add to tomato salad, pizza, etc.