Garbanzo, Basil and Pine Nut Pesto

Servings:

Quantity

Ingredients

2, 14.28 oz. cans

Carmelina Brands® Italian Garbanzos, rinsed and drained

2 each

Garlic cloves, minced

1 cup

Fresh basil

1/2 cup

Pine nuts, toasted

1/2 cup

Parmesan cheese, fresh grated

1/4 cup

Lemon juice, fresh squeezed

1/4 teaspoon

Black pepper

1 teaspoon

Kosher salt

3/4 cup

Extra virgin olive oil

1/8 teaspoon

Hot sauce (Tapatío)

In a food processor or blender, add Carmelina Brands® Italian Garbanzos, garlic, basil, pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, black pepper, and salt.
Blend ingredients until smooth; about 1 minute.
While food processor is running, in a slow, steady stream, add olive oil to garbanzo mixture. Blend until olive oil is incorporated, and pesto is smooth. Mix in hot sauce.
Use a rubber spatula, transfer pesto from food processor to a serving bowl. Taste and adjust seasonings as desired.
Serve Garbanzo, Basil and Pine Nut Pesto as a side dish with grilled chicken or shrimp, or as a dip with vegetable crudité or chips. Buon Appetito! .

* Recipe created by Chef Giacomo Pagano on behalf of Mangia, Inc. ™