Fermented Basil Pesto 

Tanja Enke
Tanja Enke

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

Prep 10 min
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Rest 48 h
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Servings 1
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Difficulty Beginner

Instructions

5 steps
1
Using a food processor, pulse basil leaves, toasted nuts, garlic, salt, and pepper together until finely chopped.
2
Stir in the sauerkraut brine.
3
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.
4

Leave the contents to ferment on the counter for a quick 24 to 48 hours.

5

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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Andy
Aug 12, 2024

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!

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