Bush Pesto

May 31, 2023May 31, 20230 2

Delicious Bush Pesto recipe for your next dinner

by The Chefin Sauce

Prep

10 min

Cook

0 min

Ready In

10 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

284

Sugar

Fat

30g

Bush Pesto is an Australian twist on the classic Italian condiment. Made with macadamia nuts, parmesan cheese, and a unique blend of Australian herbs and spices, this versatile sauce is sure to become a staple in your kitchen. The creamy texture and rich flavor make it an excellent topping for pasta dishes, baked goods, and roasted vegetables. Enjoy this delicious and unique twist on a classic recipe today!

Instructions

1.	In a food processor, pulse the macadamia nuts until finely chopped.
2.	Add the parmesan cheese and pulse again until well combined.
3.	Slowly add the olive oil while continuing to pulse until the mixture is smooth.
4.	Add the chopped basil, parsley, mountain pepper, and bush tomatoes and pulse again until everything is well combined.

PROS

Bush Pesto is a flavorful and versatile sauce that can be used as a dip, spread, or topping for a variety of dishes.

The use of macadamia nuts instead of traditional pine nuts gives this pesto a unique and delicious flavor.

CONS

While delicious, this pesto is high in calories and fat due to the use of macadamia nuts and olive oil.

This should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The use of fresh basil and parsley in this recipe provides a healthy dose of vitamins and minerals, including Vitamin K and Vitamin C.
Mountain pepper and bush tomatoes have been linked to supporting digestive health and reducing inflammation.

	1/2 cup raw unsalted macadamia nuts
	1/2 cup raw parmesan cheese
	1 1/2 cups olive oil
	1 cup chopped fresh basil leaf
	1 cup chopped fresh parsley
	1 teaspoon mountain pepper
	1 teaspoon bush tomatoes