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Fresh Basil Pesto
A simple pesto recipe using fresh basil, pine nuts, and pecans.
Servings
1
Cup
Prep Time
5
minutes
mins
Total Time
5
minutes
mins
Equipment
Food Processor
Ingredients
2
Cups
Fresh Basil Leaves
½
Cup
Pine Nuts, Pecans, or Other Nuts
Toasted
½
Cup
Parmesan Cheese
2
Cloves
Garlic
3
Tbsp
Lemon Juice
¼
Cup
Olive Oil
½
Tsp
Salt
Instructions
Add the nuts, garlic, salt, oil, and lemon to your food processor and blend until mostly chopped and mixed.
Add in the basil leaves and pulse to chop and mix, scraping the sides down with a rubber spatula or spoon as needed.
Add the Parmesan and pulse until mixed, just 3-4 pulses.
Use right away or cover and save for later!
Course:
Sauce
Cuisine:
Italian
Keyword:
Basil, Garlic, Lemon, Pesto