Preserved Basil

Total Time: 5 mins Preparation Time: 5 mins

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh basil leaves, packed
• 1/2 cup olive oil

Recipe

• 1 puree two cups of fresh packed basil leaves in the food processor.
• 2 slowly add one half cup olive oil until the mixture has the consistency of a smooth paste.
• 3 pour the puree into plastic ice cube trays.
• 4 it's best to have a special tray just for herbs, because the remaining flavor will then get into your ice cubes.
• 5 cover with plastic wrap, and freeze until solid.
• 6 store cubes, double-bagged, in the freezer and add to soups and sauces for an instant flavor boost.
• 7 herbal pastes and pestos are highly concentrated, so use sparingly.