Vapiano is offering half off gift cards right now for a limited time. Go to www.wcnc.com/charlottetoday and click on Charlotte Today Deals. Buy a $50 gift card for just $25 !
Here is a direct link to the gift cards: http://charlottetoday.upickem.net/engine/Splash.aspx?contestid=72026
Basil Pesto
1 pound Fresh Picked Basil
3 Cups Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 Cup Raw Pine Nuts
3 Oz Grated Parmesan Cheese
¼ Oz Capers
¼ Oz Minced Garlic
2.5 Oz Cooked Potato
½ Oz Salt
2 Ea Small Mint Leaves
¼ Oz Ground White Pepper
1. Wash basil and remove stems
2. In a bowl, add olive oil, parmesan, garlic, mint, potatoes, pine nuts, capers, pepper, and salt. Mix with an emulsion stick blender until the base is smooth.
3. With the mixer still running, add the basil step by step until your pesto mixture is fiber free.
4. Once blended well, the pesto is ready to be used!
