Basil Pesto
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This traditional pesto is very versatile. Top chicken or salmon, toss with pasta, spread on sandwiches or just dip bread into the pesto.
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| 4 | 10minutes |
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Basil Pesto
This traditional pesto is very versatile. Top chicken or salmon, toss with pasta, spread on sandwiches or just dip bread into the pesto.
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Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh basil
- 1/4 cup pine nuts toasted
- 3 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves smashed
- 1/3 cup parmesan cheese grated
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- salt & pepper
- 1/8 tsp crushed red pepper optional
Servings:
Instructions
- Toast pine nuts in sauce pan until fragrant. Let cool then add to food processor.
- Add basil, garlic, lemon juice, parmesan, crushed red pepper and salt and pepper to food processor.
- Pulse until well combined.
- Slowly add olive oil until sauce is smooth, but do not over pulse.
Recipe Notes
See full post with pictures: Presto! It's Pesto!
*Add a handful of fresh spinach for fresh flavor and more nutrients.
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