Basil Parsley Pesto

🧂 Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups (55g) packed basil leaves*
• 1 cup (packed, 30g) parsley leaves
• 1/4 cup (34g) pine nuts** ((un-toasted or toasted))
• 1/2 cup (35g) grated parmesan cheese***
• 2 cloves garlic, (peeled)
• 1/2 cup (120ml) extra virgin olive oil
• Salt (to taste)

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   To a food processor add basil, parsley, pine nuts, parmesan cheese and garlic and process mixture until finely minced, while occasionally scraping down sides of processor. 

2. 2

   Add 1/2 olive oil and process until well pureed, occasionally scraping down the sides of processor. Thin with a little more oil if mixture is thick, season with salt to taste.

3. 3

   Store in refrigerator in an airtight container.