Homemade Basil Pesto
Store-Bought Vs. Homemade Pesto: Which is Cheaper? Here’s a delicious homemade pesto recipe!
- Total Time5 minutes
- Yieldabout 12 ounces 1x
Ingredients
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- 3 cups fresh basil
- 3-4 cloves fresh garlic
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup pine nuts
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- salt/pepper
- 1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Instructions
- Add all ingredients except olive oil to the food processor.
- Pulse until nearly blended. Add about half of the olive oil. Pulse again, then add remaining olive oil and pulse until completely mixed.
- Store in an air tight container and use within 5-6 days. Cover the top of the pesto with extra olive oil for a little extra freshness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 115
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Protein: 6g