Basil 101: Pesto

Name: Basil 101: Pesto
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 cup
Ingredients: ½ cup toasted pine nuts; 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice; 1 small garlic clove; ¼ teaspoon sea salt; freshly ground black pepper; 2 cups fresh basil leaves; ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil; ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese

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Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings
1 cup
Cuisine
Vegetarian

Basil 101: Pesto

Iris Warren

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A classic pesto recipe. Check out this post for more pesto variations.

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Ingredients

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½ cup toasted pine nuts
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1 small garlic clove
¼ teaspoon sea salt
freshly ground black pepper
2 cups fresh basil leaves
¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil plus more for a smoother pesto
¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese optional

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Instructions

In a food processor, combine the pine nuts, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and several grinds of pepper. Pulse until well chopped.
Add the basil and pulse until combined.
With the food processor running, drizzle in the olive oil and pulse until combined. Add the Parmesan cheese, if using, and pulse to briefly combine. For a smoother pesto, add more olive oil.