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Beef Carpaccio with Fresh Basil Pesto

Fresh and easy Beef Carpaccio with homemade basil pesto. A perfect Italian starter with thin sliced beef and vibrant flavors.

Try this easy and fresh Beef Carpaccio with Basil Pesto recipe. Perfect Italian starter with thin sliced beef and homemade basil pesto.

Recipe Details

Prep time
15m
Cook time
0s
Rest time
0s
Total time
15m

Ingredients

Servings:
1
  • 100 g beef tenderloin thinly sliced
  • 15 g fresh basil leaves
  • 10 g pine nuts toasted
  • 15 g parmesan cheese grated
  • 20 ml extra virgin olive oil
  • 0.5 piece garlic clove minced
  • 5 ml lemon juice fresh
  • 1 pinch sea salt pinch
  • 1 pinch black pepper ground pinch

Origins

Italian

Instructions

  1. Place fresh basil leaves, toasted pine nuts, grated parmesan cheese, minced garlic clove, and lemon juice into a blender or food processor.
  2. Add extra virgin olive oil and a pinch of sea salt to the blender.
  3. Blend all ingredients until smooth to create the fresh basil pesto.
  4. Lay thin slices of beef tenderloin flat on a chilled plate, slightly overlapping.
  5. Drizzle the fresh basil pesto evenly over the beef slices.
  6. Sprinkle ground black pepper and an additional pinch of sea salt over the dish to taste.
  7. Serve immediately with optional crusty bread or arugula salad.

Tips

  • Use very fresh beef tenderloin for best flavor and safety.
  • Toast pine nuts lightly to enhance their flavor before blending.
  • Serve immediately to enjoy the fresh flavors and texture.

Serving Suggestions

  • crusty bread
  • arugula salad
  • white wine

Enjoy this fresh and elegant Beef Carpaccio with Basil Pesto as a perfect light starter for any occasion.


Nutrition Facts

Estimated values per 100g.

  • Fiber (g): 1
  • Sodium (g): 0.3
  • Sugar (g): 0.5
  • Fat (g): 10
  • Carbohydrates (g): 2
  • Protein (g): 20
  • Calories: 180
  • Cholesterol (g): 50
  • Saturated Fat (g): 2

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