Cuisinart FP-14BK - Elite Food Processor User Manual

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BASICS
If you have other herbs or nuts, use them in place of
some of the basil and pine nuts.
BASIL PESTO
4 OUNCES (115 G)
R
EGGIANO PARMIGIANO
CHEESE, CUT INTO ½-INCH
(1.25 CM) CUBES
4 GARLIC CLOVES
¾ CUP (175 ML) PINE NUTS OR
WALNUTS, LIGHTLY TOASTED
6 CUPS (1.5 L) TIGHTLY
PACKED FRESH BASIL LEAVES,
UNBLEMISHED (ABOUT 20
OUNCES)
½ TO ¾ TEASPOON (2 ML- 3.75 ML)
KOSHER OR SEA SALT
²∕
³
TO ¾ CUP (175-250 ML) EXTRA
VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
Makes about 2½ cups (625 ml)
Approximate preparation time: 5 minutes
Insert the large metal chopping blade into the large work bowl
of the Cuisinart
®
Food Processor. With the machine running,
drop the cheese and garlic through the small feed tube to
process until fi nely chopped, about 30 seconds. Add the nuts
and pulse to chop, about 5 to 6 pulses. Add the basil leaves
and pulse to chop, 10 to 15 times; scrape the bowl. Add the
salt. With the machine running, add the olive oil in a slow,
steady stream through the small feed tube, processing until
combined and emulsion is formed, about 1 minute. Scrape the
work bowl.
To store the pesto, transfer to a glass jar or bowl, tap to remove
all air bubbles, even out the surface. Float a layer of olive oil on
top; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate. The pesto will
keep for 5 days in the refrigerator, or it may be frozen.
Nutritional information per serving (1 tablespoon (15 ml) ):
Calories 51 (87% from fat) | carb. 1g | pro. 1g | fat 5g |
sat. fat 1g | chol. 1mg | sod. 88mg | calc. 34mg | fi ber 0g

Cuisinart FP-14BK - Elite Food Processor Specifications

General

Brand	Cuisinart
Model	FP-14BK - Elite Food Processor
Category	Food Processor
Language	English