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
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 cloves garlic
- 2 Tablespoons pine nuts
- 1/3 cup fresh grated Parmigiano-Reggiano parmesan works too
- 4 Tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt more to taste
- pinch of ground black pepper more to taste
Instructions
- Add basil, garlic, and pine nuts and grated parmesan into a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped. Add oil and process until fully incorporated and smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
- Storage: 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