Basil Pesto

Name: Basil Pesto
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Cuisine: European, Italian, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 small garlic clove; 1/4 teaspoon sea salt; freshly ground black pepper; 2 cups basil leaves; 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil (more for a smoother pesto); 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese (optional); Mint; Cilantro; Parsley; Spinach; 1 cup arugula; 1 cup chopped kale; 1 cup cubed raw zucchini; 4 artichoke hearts; 1 roasted red pepper; 1/2 an avocado; 1/2 cup kale stems (boil until soft); Walnuts; Pistachios; Almonds; Pecans; Pepitas; Hemp Seeds; Nutritional yeast (in place of the parmesan); Pinches of red pepper flakes; 1 charred jalapeño; 2 to 4 sun dried tomatoes; Splash of honey or maple syrup (if your pesto is too sharp)