Walnut, Basil and Ġbejna Spread
Fresh earthy Walnut, Basil and Ġbejna Spread; a wonderful topping for your bread for lunchtime or even breakfast. Easily prepared in few minutes!
Ingredients
- 200 g fresh ġbejniet
- 30 g dried ġbejna peppered or plain
- handful of fresh basil leaves
- 2 garlic cloves
- 50 g walnuts
- 30 g pistachios
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- chili flakes to taste
Instructions
- Roast the walnuts and pistachios for about 8 minutes at 180°C/350°F. Stir the nuts halfway through and keep an eye so not to burn them. Let slightly cool.
- Once the nuts are slightly cooled, add to a blender together with the salt, garlic and dried ġbejna. Blend everything until everything is in crumbs.
- Add the basil, olive oil and black pepper. Blend until you get a smooth paste.
- Transfer the paste to a bowl and add the fresh ġbejniet, mash everything together with a fork, making sure that it's well combined and there is an even colour.
- Place the spread in a shallow plate or bowl, drizzle with some olive oil and sprinkle with chili flakes. Serve with bread or crackers!
Nutrition
Calories: 342kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 51mg | Sodium: 1238mg | Potassium: 181mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 279IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 309mg | Iron: 1mg