Basil 'n Lemon Pesto

Name: Basil 'n Lemon Pesto
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 8 (Makes 1 - 1.5 cups)
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh basil leaves; 3-5 cloves garlic; ¼ cup pine nuts; ½ cup good extra virgin olive oil; zest and juice of 1 small lemon; Kosher salt to taste; Freshly ground pepper to taste; ¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese

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Prep Time
5 mins
Total Time
5 mins
Servings
8 (Makes 1 - 1.5 cups)
Calories
188 kcal
Course
Condiments
Cuisine
Italian

Basil 'n Lemon Pesto

Iris Warren

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Make this easy lemon-basil pesto. It is so refreshing, and the fresh gives the pesto that perfect lemony tang. You can also make it without the lemon.

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Ingredients

Servings

2 cups fresh basil leaves packed
3-5 cloves garlic peeled
¼ cup pine nuts
½ cup good extra virgin olive oil
zest and juice of 1 small lemon or half of a large lemon
Kosher salt to taste
Freshly ground pepper to taste
¾ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese only add upon serving

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Instructions

Put basil, garlic, and nuts in food processor and pulse several times until chopped. Add olive oil and lemon zest with juice. Process until smooth and well blended. Transfer pesto to large bowl and season with kosher salt and fresh pepper, to taste.
If using immediately, add in Parmesan cheese and mix together well.
If saving for future use, just transfer pesto to airtight container (if desired, divide into 2 separate containers) and drizzle with bit of oil on top or place cling wrap directly on pesto to seal out air. Simply thaw and mix in the Parmesan cheese when you want to serve it up!

Nutrition Information

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Calories 188kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 2g (1%) Protein 4g (8%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 11g Cholesterol 6mg (2%) Sodium 151mg (6%) Potassium 58mg (2%) Fiber 0.3g (1%) Sugar 0.3g (1%) Vitamin A 391IU (8%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 125mg (13%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8(Makes 1 - 1.5 cups)

Amount Per Serving

Calories 188 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	188kcal	9%
Carbohydrates	2g	1%
Protein	4g	8%
Fat	19g	29%
Saturated Fat	4g	20%
Polyunsaturated Fat	3g	18%
Monounsaturated Fat	11g	55%
Cholesterol	6mg	2%
Sodium	151mg	6%
Potassium	58mg	1%
Fiber	0.3g	1%
Sugar	0.3g	1%
Vitamin A	391IU	8%
Vitamin C	2mg	2%
Calcium	125mg	13%
Iron	1mg	6%