Basil Pesto

Name: Basil Pesto
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh basil (, stems removed); 3-4 Tablespoons pine nuts; 1 1/2 teaspoons garlic (, minced); 1/3-1/2 cup parmesan cheese (, grated); 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil (, more as needed); 1/2 lemon (, optional); Salt (, to taste); Ground black pepper (, to taste)

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Prep Time: 5 minutes

Total: 5 minutes

Servings: 8

basil pesto

Ingredients

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2 cups fresh basil (, stems removed)3-4 Tablespoons pine nuts1 1/2 teaspoons garlic (, minced)1/3-1/2 cup parmesan cheese (, grated)1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil (, more as needed)1/2 lemon (, optional)Salt (, to taste)Ground black pepper (, to taste)

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Instructions

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Step 1

In a food processor or blender, pulse the basil, pine nuts, garlic, and parmesan until chopped.

Step 2

Add the oil and puree until smooth. Add more olive oil, as needed, to reach your desired consistency. Squeeze in fresh lemon juice, if desired. Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

Step 3

Store in an airtight container or jar in the fridge up to 1 week.