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Homemade Pesto

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A fresh and vibrant homemade pesto recipe that elevates any dish with its aromatic basil and nutty flavors.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups Fresh Basil Leaves
  • 2 cloves Garlic
  • 1/2 cup Pine Nuts
  • 1/2 cup grated Parmesan Cheese
  • 3/4 cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt

Instructions

  1. Gather your ingredients: Chop the garlic and remove the basil leaves from the stems.
  2. Toast the pine nuts in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden brown and fragrant (about 5 minutes).
  3. Combine basil and garlic in a food processor and pulse until coarsely chopped.
  4. Add the toasted pine nuts and pulse to integrate into the mixture.
  5. Incorporate the grated Parmesan cheese and pulse until combined.
  6. Whisk in the olive oil by slowly drizzling it in while the processor runs, ensuring it emulsifies smoothly.
  7. Finishing touches: Add lemon juice and salt, then pulse to blend. Adjust seasoning as necessary.
  8. Store in a jar or serve immediately, drizzling a layer of olive oil on top to preserve color if storing.

Notes

Pesto can be frozen in ice cube trays for longer storage. Experiment with different nuts and herbs for variations!

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