Coriander, Date and Almond Pesto

The thing I love about making pesto is that you can just whack everything in, whizz it up, and it's ready. No chopping or prepping necessary.

Ingredients (makes 2 ramekins)

- 4 tbsp whizzed up coriander

- 2 dates, pitted

- 1 handful of almonds

- 30g parmesan cheese, grated

- 1 clove of garlic

- 2 cherry tomatoes

- juice of half a lemon

- 5-8 tbsp olive oil

- salt and pepper

1. Thoroughly mix all the ingredients in a food processor. 

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Basil, Spinach and Almond Pesto

Ingredients (fills one ramekin)

21g basil leaves

40g almonds

15 g spinach leaves (one handful)

1 cloves of garlic

40g good quality olive oil

1 1/2 tbsp lemon juice

50g cheddar cheese, grated

salt and pepper

1. Start by grinding the almonds with a hand blender (or in a food processor) and then add the basil, spinach, garlic, oil and lemon juice. 

2. Finally mix in the grated cheese and season well. 

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