Zesty Homemade Lemon Basil Pesto

Name: Zesty Homemade Lemon Basil Pesto
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: 2 tightly packed cups of fresh basil leaves ((no stems)); ¼ cup pinenuts; ⅓ cup parmesan cheese, (coarsely grated ); 1 garlic clove; 1 lemon ((1 - 1 ½ Tbsp juice and 1 tsp finely grated zest)); Sea salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste; ⅓ cup mild extra virgin olive oil, (or more for a smoother consistency )

Instructions

Prep:5minCook:5min

Meet pesto—an Italian condiment that makes everything taste better. This zesty lemon version adds a burst of freshness to the classic recipe. With just a handful of ingredients, you can whip up this easy pesto in 5 minutes using a food processor—no mortar and pestle needed!

Updated at: Thu, 20 Feb 2025 12:05:30 GMT