Basil Pesto
Ingredients
-
½
cup
toasted pine nuts
-
2
tablespoons
fresh lemon juice
-
1
small
garlic clove
-
¼
teaspoon
sea salt
-
to taste
freshly ground black pepper
-
2
cups
basil leaves
-
¼
cup
extra-virgin olive oil
-
¼
cup
freshly grated Parmesan cheese (optional)
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine the pine nuts, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper and pulse until well chopped.
- Add the basil and pulse until combined.
- With the food processor running, drizzle in the olive oil and pulse until combined.
- Add the Parmesan cheese, if using, and pulse to briefly combine.
- For a smoother pesto, add more olive oil.
Nutrition Facts (estimated)
Servings
1 cup
Calories
250
Total fat
22g
Total carbohydrates
6g
Total protein
6g
Sodium
200mg
Cholesterol
5mg
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