"The Besto Pesto" Lemon Walnut Basil Pesto Recipe

Name: "The Besto Pesto" Lemon Walnut Basil Pesto Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 25 min
Ingredients: 2 cups Washed fresh basil leaves, packed; 1/2 cup Grated parmesan cheese ( (Vegan variation: substitute with 1 tbsp nutritional yeast and/or a handful of raw cashews)); 1/2 cup Walnuts ((Nut allergies? Substitute with 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds, or 1/4 cup hemp seeds or sunflower seeds)); 1/3 - 1/2 cup Olive oil*; 1/3 - 1/2 cup Lemon juice*; 2 - 3 cloves Garlic, peeled; 1/2 tsp Salt

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Prep Time: 20 minutes

Total: 25 minutes

Servings: 1

Cost: $17.15 /serving

Author : DeannaCat

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"The Besto Pesto" Lemon Walnut Basil Pesto Recipe

Ingredients

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2 cups Washed fresh basil leaves, packed1/2 cup Grated parmesan cheese ((Vegan variation: substitute with 1 tbsp nutritional yeast and/or a handful of raw cashews))1/2 cup Walnuts ((Nut allergies? Substitute with 1/2 cup pumpkin seeds, or 1/4 cup hemp seeds or sunflower seeds))1/3 - 1/2 cup Olive oil*1/3 - 1/2 cup Lemon juice*2 - 3 cloves Garlic, peeled1/2 tsp Salt

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Instructions

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Step 1

Wash basil and remove leaves from stems.

Step 2

In a blender or food processor, combine all of the ingredients as listed above.

Step 3

*Start with 1/3 cup each of lemon juice and olive oil, and add more as needed to reach your desired consistency.

Step 4

Blend until smooth.

Step 5

Enjoy! Store in the refrigerator, and use within one week.

Step 6

Add to freezer-safe wide-mouth jars if you intend to preserve it. Freeze, and use within one year.

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