Homemade Basil Pesto

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 2 cups
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2-3 cups basil clean and packed
  • 1/2 cup pine nuts can substitute with walnuts, almond or pepitas
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 4-5 cloves garlic
  • 1 cup extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup grated parmesan
  • salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Toast pine nuts over medium heat until browned and toasted.
  2. Add clean basil, pine nuts, garlic, red pepper flakes, and lemon juice to food processor. Pulse until nuts and basil are finely chopped.
  3. While food processor is on, drizzle olive oil into bowl until well mixed. You may need to scrape bowl with spatula to help mix.
  4. Add parmesan cheese and mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
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