Thai Basil Pesto - and what to do with it! - A Zest for Life

Ingredients

• 2 cups Thai basil leaves ( washed and dried; lightly packed)
• 3 medium garlic cloves (peeled)
• 2 tablespoon pignoli Nuts ((pine nuts))
• 2 tablespoons nutritional yeast (can use Parmigiano Reggiano )
• 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/8 teaspoons fresh cracked pepper
• 2 pinches dried Thai chile* (or any dried spicy chili minced before adding to the processor)
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil