Homemade Shiso Pesto

Name: Homemade Shiso Pesto
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1 oz shiso leaves (perilla/ooba) (30 leaves or 25 extra large leaves; you can substitute basil, arugula, baby spinach, kale, or parsley); 3 Tbsp pine nuts (1 oz, 30 g; toasted, preferably; you can substitute walnuts, cashews, or almonds); 2 cloves garlic (peeled); 1 oz Parmigiano-Reggiano or Parmesan cheese (a bit less than ⅓ cup if freshly grated; ¼ cup if pre-shredded); ½ tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt; ⅛ tsp freshly ground black pepper; ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil (plus a little bit more to cover the pesto in the final step)

Prep Time

10m

Cook Time

Total Time

10m

This homemade shiso pesto is a flavorful twist on the traditional recipe. With the addition of shiso leaves and pine nuts, it's a unique and delicious option for pasta, sandwiches, and more. Easy to make and versatile, this pesto is a must-try for any home cook.

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Ingredients

Servings: 1

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1 oz shiso leaves (perilla/ooba) (30 leaves or 25 extra large leaves; you can substitute basil, arugula, baby spinach, kale, or parsley)

3 Tbsp pine nuts (1 oz, 30 g; toasted, preferably; you can substitute walnuts, cashews, or almonds)

2 cloves garlic (peeled)

1 oz Parmigiano-Reggiano or Parmesan cheese (a bit less than ⅓ cup if freshly grated; ¼ cup if pre-shredded)

½ tsp Diamond Crystal kosher salt

⅛ tsp freshly ground black pepper

¼ cup extra virgin olive oil (plus a little bit more to cover the pesto in the final step)

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Nutrition Facts

Calories

1,148kcal

57%
Fat

106g

5%
Saturated Fat

19g

0%
Carbohydrates

24g

1%
Fiber

6g

0%
Sugar

2g

0%
Protein

32g

1%
Cholesterol

34mg

1%
Sodium

924mg

46%

Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Homemade Shiso Pesto

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Nutrition Facts Nutrition facts are based on 1 serving. If servings is not specified, 6 is assumed for the total recipe.

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