Pesto Recipe

Name: Pesto Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Ingredients: 2 cups basil leaves (packed (70g)); ¼ cup pine nuts or walnuts ((30g)); ¼ cup coarsely chopped Parmesan cheese ((30g)); 1 garlic clove (peeled); 2 teaspoons lemon zest; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; ½ cup olive oil ((120mL)); Lemon juice (to taste)

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Prep Time: 10 minutes

Total: 10 minutes

Servings: 1

basil pesto pesto recipe

Ingredients

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2 cups basil leaves (packed (70 grams))¼ cup pine nuts or walnuts ((30 grams))¼ cup coarsely chopped Parmesan cheese ((30 grams))1 garlic clove (peeled)2 teaspoons lemon zest¼ teaspoon salt¼ teaspoon black pepper½ cup olive oil ((120 milliliters))Lemon juice (to taste)

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Instructions

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Step 1

In a large bowl of a food processor, combine the basil, nuts, cheese, garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Process for 10 to 15 seconds, until coarsely chopped. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.

Step 2

With the processor running, drizzle in the olive oil. Season with more salt and black pepper to taste.

Step 3

Just before serving, stir in the lemon juice.