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Fermented Basil Pesto
Description
It’s easy to make and perfect to add flavor to pasta dishes, salads, or sandwiches.
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 24-48h
Yield: 1 jar
Ingredients
Instructions
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Using a food processor, pulse basil leaves, toasted nuts, garlic, salt, and pepper together until finely chopped.
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Stir in the sauerkraut brine.
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Transfer the mixture to a jar and weigh it down with a fermentation weight - or simply add more brine if necessary to keep the pesto submerged.
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Leave the contents to ferment on the counter for a quick 24 to 48 hours.
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Before storing in the fridge, discard any extra brine, and then mix in the olive oil and parmesan cheese, if using.
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User Reviews
This sounds lovely, especially if drizzled over some fresh summer tomatoes! This website also includes a recipe for homemade sauerkraut, which you could use to create your own homemade brine for this recipe!