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Basil Paste

Adapted from an internet recipe.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 1 cup

Equipment

  • Food Processor / Blender

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups fresh basil leaves, about 4 ounces, stems removed, washed, and dried
  • ¼ cup olive oil, may need a bit more as needed

Instructions
 

  • Place the basil leaves in the bowl of a food processor (or blender). Drizzle with ¼ cup of the olive oil. Pulse, then process until finely chopped to form a paste, adding a little more olive oil as needed so the paste is barely covered with oil.
  • Transfer to a plastic container with a tight-fitting lid and drizzle with oil to barely cover the top. Or transfer ½ to 1 cup of the paste to a heavy-duty freezer-safe resealable plastic storage bag, pressing the paste until it's flattened and removing the extra air, and then seal and freeze.