Pesto with dried herbs

Ingredients

• 2 el gedroogde kruiden
• 50 g noten of pitten
• 1 teentje knoflook
• 40 g geraspte parmezaanse kaas
• 100 ml olijfolie koudgeperst virgin
• zeezout
• peper zwart
• 1 tl citroensap

Cook Time

1. 1
   Put the dried herbs in a bowl.   Choose from basil, chives, nettle, oregano, parsley, chili or a combination.
2. 2
   Lightly roast the nuts or seeds in a dry pan for a deeper flavor.
3. 3
   Put all ingredients in a food processor or mortar and grind into a smooth pesto. Add extra olive oil if the pesto is too thick.
4. 4
   Season to taste with salt, pepper and optionally lemon juice.
5. 5
   Mix pesto with cooked pasta for classic pasta pesto
6. 6
   Stir through risotto
7. 7
   Spread on a bruschetta or a grilled bread roll with cheese and tomato.
8. 8
   Salad dressing: Mix with olive oil and lemon juice.
9. 9
   Grilled vegetables: Brush grilled bell pepper, zucchini or asparagus with pesto.
10. 10
    Spread in a wrap with chicken, avocado and arugula.
11. 11
    Chicken or meat: Use as a marinade or topping.
12. 12
    Eggs: Add a spoonful to an omelet or scrambled eggs.