Cannabis Pesto

So, last summer, I had a ton of fresh basil and felt like making something cool. A friend mentioned trying cannabis in pesto, so I gave it a shot. I ended up with this easy and tasty cannabis-infused pesto that has just the right amount of magic.

Let’s get blending!

How to Make Cannabis-Infused Pesto

Ingredients:

• 1/2 Lemon juice.
• 3 cloves garlic, minced.
• 2 cups fresh basil leaves.
• 1/3 cup toasted pine nuts.
• 1/2 cup cannabis-infused olive oil.
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese.
• 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (Optional).
• 1 tbspnutritional yeast (Optional).
• Salt and pepper (to taste).

Tools:

• Food processor or blender.
• Measuring cups and spoons.
• Spatula.
• Sharp knife.
• Citrus juicer (Optional).
• Airtight container.

Instructions:

1. Toast the nuts (optional but recommended): Just put them in a dry pan over medium heat. Keep them there until you can really smell them and they turn a light golden color. Take them off the heat and let them cool down a bit.

2. Blend it up: Grab your food processor or blender. Toss in the basil, nuts, and garlic. Give it a few pulses, just enough to chop everything up roughly.

3. Infused oil magic: Slowly drizzle in the cannabis-infused olive oil while blending. Scrape down the sides as needed.

4. Add the finishing touches: Toss in the Parmesan (or nutritional yeast), lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth. If it’s too thick, add more olive oil, a tablespoon at a time.

5. Taste and adjust: Give it a taste, need more garlic? More salt? Adjust accordingly.

6. Store for later: Transfer to an airtight container and store in the fridge for up to one week. Or freeze it in ice cube trays for longer storage and easy single servings!

Tips For Better Cannabis-Infused Pesto

Making consistently awesome cannabis pesto is all about getting a few things right. Here’s the lowdown on keeping your pesto tasty, balanced, and perfectly infused every single time.

• Use Fresh Stuff: The basil, garlic, cheese, and nuts you pick really set the tone for your pesto. Fresh is always better, it just tastes and smells amazing.
  
  
• Toast Those Nuts: Giving your nuts a quick toast before tossing them in the blender adds a deeper, richer flavor. It’s a tiny effort for a big payoff.
  
  
• Get the Texture Right: Want a bit of chunkiness? Pulse the blender instead of letting it run. Prefer it smooth? Let it blend a little longer. Easy.
  
  
• Fix the Thickness: If your pesto feels too thick, drizzle in some olive oil, a spoonful at a time. Too thin? Toss in more basil or nuts to thicken it up.
  
  
• Taste and Tweak: Before serving, give it a taste. A squeeze of lemon can brighten it up, and a pinch of salt can make all the flavors pop.
  
  
• Keep It Fresh: Store your pesto in a sealed container with a little olive oil on top. This keeps it green and stops it from browning.

Boom! Homemade cannabis pesto, ready to level up your grub! Sharing with mates or keeping it all to yourself, this recipe is a tasty and cool way to add some cannabis to your cooking.

Happy Cooking!