Easy Healthy Homemade Pesto

Name: Easy Healthy Homemade Pesto
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Ingredients: 2 c. firmly packed fresh basil leaves (washed, no stems or blooms); 2-3 garlic cloves; 1/4 c. grated parmesan; 1/4 t. kosher salt; 1/8 t. black pepper - I like mine with a little zip (use less if you don't); 3 T. quality extra virgin olive oil

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Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total: 15 minutes

Servings: 6

Author : Amy Lawrence

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Ingredients

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2 c. firmly packed fresh basil leaves (washed, no stems or blooms)2-3 garlic cloves1/4 c. grated parmesan1/4 t. kosher salt1/8 t. black pepper - I like mine with a little zip (use less if you don't)3 T. quality extra virgin olive oil

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Instructions

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Step 1

Wash basil and pat dry. Place in food processor.

Step 2

Add garlic, parmesan, salt and pepper.

Step 3

Process until finely chopped.

Step 4

Transfer to a small bowl, add olive oil and combine well. (Note: if you add oil to food processor and over process, your pesto will be bitter, so just stir it in.)

Step 5

Place in ice cube trays or use Souper Cubes 2 Tablespoons and freeze. Or store in refrigerator for a few days. Makes about 6 tablespoons.