Basil Pesto Recipe

🧂 Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh basil leaves (tightly packed*)
• 3/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 1/2 cup pine nuts (*)
• 2 garlic cloves ((large))
• 1/4 cup lemon juice ((juice of 2 small lemons))
• 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   Wash and dry the basil leaves - you can use a salad spinner to make this step easier.

2. 2

   Place basil into a food processor. Add parmesan cheese, nuts, garlic cloves, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Process until smooth.

3. 3

   Season with more salt to taste if desired.