Basil Pesto
Family Child Care
| Ingredients | Amount / Measure | Notes |
|---|
- Basil, fresh leaves, whole 1/2 c., 1 tbsp., 1 7/8 tsp.
- Garlic, raw 3/4 tsp.
- Cheese, parmesan, shredded 1 tbsp., 2 7/8 tsp.
- Salt, table 1/8 tsp.
- Spices, pepper, black ground < 1/8 tsp.
- Oil, olive, salad or cooking 3 tbsp., 2 5/8 tsp.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Thoroughly wash basil and pat dry with a paper towel.
- Place basil, garlic, cheese, salt, and pepper in Robot Coupe or food processor, and pulse until combined.
- Stream in oil until an emulsion is formed.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Store up to 3 days in cooler.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
Child Care Centers - 25 servings
| Ingredients | Amount / Measure | Notes |
|---|
- Basil, fresh leaves, whole 1 pt., 1/2 c.
- Garlic, raw 1 tbsp.
- Cheese, parmesan, shredded 1/2 c.
- Salt, table 1/2 tsp.
- Spices, pepper, black ground 1/4 tsp.
- Oil, olive, salad or cooking 1 c.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Thoroughly wash basil and pat dry with a paper towel.
- Place basil, garlic, cheese, salt, and pepper in Robot Coupe or food processor, and pulse until combined.
- Stream in oil until an emulsion is formed.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Store up to 3 days in cooler.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
Schools - 50 servings
| Ingredients | Amount / Measure | Notes |
|---|
- Basil, fresh leaves, whole 1 qt., 1 c.
- Garlic, raw 2 tbsp.
- Cheese, parmesan, shredded 1 c.
- Salt, table 1 tsp.
- Spices, pepper, black ground 1/2 tsp.
- Oil, olive, salad or cooking 1 pt.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Thoroughly wash basil and pat dry with a paper towel.
- Place basil, garlic, cheese, salt, and pepper in Robot Coupe or food processor, and pulse until combined.
- Stream in oil until an emulsion is formed.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Store up to 3 days in cooler.
NUTRITION INFORMATION
Schools - 100 servings
| Ingredients | Amount / Measure | Notes |
|---|
- Basil, fresh leaves, whole 2 qt., 1 pt.
- Garlic, raw 1/4 c.
- Cheese, parmesan, shredded 1 pt.
- Salt, table 2 tsp.
- Spices, pepper, black ground 1 tsp.
- Oil, olive, salad or cooking 1 qt.
INSTRUCTIONS
- Thoroughly wash basil and pat dry with a paper towel.
- Place basil, garlic, cheese, salt, and pepper in Robot Coupe or food processor, and pulse until combined.
- Stream in oil until an emulsion is formed.
- Taste and adjust seasonings as needed. Store up to 3 days in cooler.