Pesto Base Recipe

Name: Pesto Base Recipe
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 2 cups packed leafy greens ((~1 ½ ounces)); ½ cup extra virgin olive oil; ½ cup shredded hard cheese ((parmesan, asiago, aged cheddar)); ¼-½ cup nuts*; 1 medium garlic clove; Salt & pepper to taste; 1-2 Tablespoons lemon juice

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Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total: 5 minutes

Servings: 1

Author : Vahista Ussery, MS, MBA, RDN

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Ingredients

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2 cups packed leafy greens ((~1 ½ ounces))½ cup extra virgin olive oil½ cup shredded hard cheese ((parmesan, asiago, aged cheddar))¼-½ cup nuts*1 medium garlic cloveSalt & pepper to taste1-2 Tablespoons lemon juice

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Instructions

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Step 1

Place leafy greens, oil, cheese, nuts, and garlic in a blender and puree until fairly smooth. Season to taste with salt, pepper, and optional lemon juice.

Step 2

To store, pour into a container and top with a little extra virgin olive oil to keep your pesto nice and green. Enjoy!