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Homemade Basil Pesto
Homemade basil pesto is so simple to make with only 5 ingredients that you'll kick yourself for not trying to make it sooner!
Prep Time
15
minutes
minutes
Total Time
15
minutes
minutes
Yield
1
cup
5
from 1 vote
Ingredients
2
cups
fresh basil leaves
1/3
cup
pine nuts
1/3
cup
grated Parmesan cheese
3
cloves
garlic
minced
1/3
cup
olive oil
Instructions
Add basil, pine nuts, cheese, and garlic to food processor. Add about 1/2 of the olive oil and begin to pulse.
Slowly add remaining olive oil while pulsing. Scrape down sides of food processor and season with salt and pepper.
Pulse again adding more olive oil, as needed, to reach desired consistency.
Recipe by
Jennifer Meyering
https://jennifermeyering.com/homemade-basil-pesto/
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