Homemade Lemon Basil Pesto with Toasted Pine Nuts

Name: Homemade Lemon Basil Pesto with Toasted Pine Nuts
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 10 min
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients: ¼ cup pinenuts; 2 tightly packed cups of fresh basil leaves ((no stems)); ⅓ cup freshly grated parmesan cheese; 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 pesto brings a burst of freshness to the traditional recipe. With just a handful of ingredients, whiz up this easy pesto recipe in 15 minutes using a food processor (no mortar and pestle needed!).

Updated at: Wed, 08 May 2024 23:00:59 GMT