Easy Pesto
This easy pesto recipe is the perfect way enjoy fresh basil. It's so quick to whip up (with just 6 ingredients) and tastes so much better than store-bought pesto.
Servings: 8
Ingredients
- 2 cups loosely packed fresh basil leaves
- 2 small cloves garlic
- ¼ cup pine nuts
- ⅔ cup fresh grated Parmigiano-Reggiano parmesan works too
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- ½ teaspoon sea salt more to taste
- Pinch of ground black pepper more to taste
Instructions
- Add basil, garlic, pine nuts and grated parmesan, lemon juice, salt and pepper into a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped.
- Add oil and process until fully incorporated and smooth. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Store in an air-tight container in the fridge for up to 1 week or in the freezer for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
Serving: 1Tablespoon | Calories: 109kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 76mg | Fiber: 2g