Yummy Pesto Butter

On Shabbos, we serve our homemade challah hot. Before Shabbos we wrap the challah 80 percent (avoiding full wrapping for halachic reasons) and place in the oven so it’s nice and hot for the meal. This dish complements that beautifully.

5m 10
Easy Vegetarian Gluten Free Low Carb No Refined Sugar Vegan Pescatarian Parve

Contains: Tree nuts

Directions

For the Pesto Butter

  1. Place basil, garlic, and almonds in the food processor using the s-blade and process until finely ground. Add olive oil as needed to turn it into a nice paste. Add salt and pepper to taste.

  2. Once pesto is ready, fold into softened Smart Balance or margarine.

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4 Comments

kayla

How tight do you pack the basil leaves?

Raquel Malul Kosher.com Team
Reply to kayla

I would say a normal amount, so that it's a full cup.

רבקה רחל כהן

Its yummm

Z

Basil leaves? How many frozen basil cubes would you substitute for the cup of fresh basil leaves?

Chaia Frishman
Reply to Z

Considering it goes in the blender, it's hard to tell. I would start with eight and taste and see what its consistency is. Add as needed.

Michal Reit

Freeze? Can this be frozen? Also, can one just omit the margarine for plain Pesto? Thanks

Chaia Frishman
Reply to Michal Reit

I would try to freeze a drop first. It might get piecy. I don't know how it would be butter if you leave out the margarine part.