Ingredient ! 3 cups chopped fresh basil. 1 cup extra virgin olive oil. half cup pine nuts. half cup Brazil nuts. half cup grated Parmesan cheese. 2 tablespoons minced garlic half teaspoon chili powder. Preparation ! Place the basil in a blender. Pour in about 1 tablespoon of the oil, and blend basil into a paste. Gradually add pine nuts, Brazil nuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic, chili powder, and remaining oil. Continue to blend until smooth.