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Basil Pesto

Amy B.
Yields 1 cup (serving size: 1 tablespoon)
Beginner

Total Steps

1

Ingredients

6

Tools Needed

4

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons grated fresh Parmesan cheese (1/2 ounce)
  • cup fresh basil leaves (6 bunches)
  • 2 cloves large garlic
  • 2 tablespoons toasted pine nuts

Instructions

1

Step 1

Drop pine nuts and garlic through food chute with food processor on, and process until minced. Add basil, cheese, and lemon juice; process until finely minced. With processor on, slowly pour oil through food chute; process until well-blended. Spoon into a zip-top heavy-duty plastic bag; store in refrigerator.

Tools & Equipment

food processor
spoon
zip-top heavy-duty plastic bag
refrigerator

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