Preserving Fresh Basil {tutorial}

We got a huge bunch of basil in our share today. Knowing I wasn't going to use it all fresh, I wanted to save it for later. The process I use is like making pesto, but you freeze it into little pods to use later in sauces and soups.

 

Put fresh basil leaves in a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped.

Add about 1/2 cup of oilve oil and process until smooth.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and drop spoonfuls of the basil mixture onto the sheet.

Freeze for about an hour or until frozen.

Store pods in a freezer safe bag for up to two months.

Use for sauces and soups.