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Homemade Basil Pesto
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Prep Time
15
minutes
mins
Total Time
15
minutes
mins
Servings
2
cups
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
Instructions
Toast pine nuts over medium heat until browned and toasted.
Add clean basil, pine nuts, garlic, red pepper flakes, and lemon juice to food processor. Pulse until nuts and basil are finely chopped.
While food processor is on, drizzle olive oil into bowl until well mixed. You may need to scrape bowl with spatula to help mix.
Add parmesan cheese and mix well. Season with salt and pepper to taste.