1 Cup very well packed Basil Leaves 1 Cup Vegetable Stock 1/4 tsp. Minced Garlic
Place basil on cutting board.
Rough chop the basil a few times.
Place in blender with stock and garlic.
Puree all ingredients together.
New Taste Thinking: If you ever look at the ingredients in pesto you will notice that it is somewhat healthy but very high in calories. This puree takes the essence of pesto, which is basil, and allows you to add it to any number of dishes.