mid morning snack attack

I was at a cafe the other day and had a basil chicken and cheese open melt, it was honestly the yummiest filling i had tasted on a sandwich in such a long time. That yummy, that i wish i ordered two! The taste that stood out the most was the basil pesto used on the base of the open grill. If you know me you would know that basil is my most loved herb of all time and i will put it in absolutely anything i can get away with. 

Long story short, I MADE THE YUMMY BASIL PESTO THAT MADE ME WANT MORE OPEN GRILLS THAT DAY.. and now i can have like twenty in the comfort of my own home. 

Pine nut, Basil and Garlic Pesto 

Ingredients 

Bunch of basil leaves 

1/3 cup pine nuts 

Garlic oil or whatever oil you wish to use 

5 slices of Parmesan cheese 

Method 

• Pre heat your oven to about 200 degrees, then place the pine nuts on a tray and bake them until they are golden.
• Once the pine nuts are finished place basil leaves, parmesan, oil and pine nuts in a food processor and mix until combined. 

And there you have it, your very own quick and easy pine nut, basil and garlic pesto ! 

Just pop it on some toasted bread, add chicken and some cheese. Today i'm just having mine with toast and butter. Bon Appetite! 

This pesto can also be used in spaghetti sauces, either on its own mixed through for flavour or with some cream to make a creamy basil sauce. As a dip with some crispy toasted bread cut up or with a side of fresh carrots or celery. 

P.s Please don't mind the colour, the pine nuts were left in to long and made the mixture darker than usual.