Easy Basil Pesto
This easy basil pesto recipe is fresh, vibrant and ready in just 5 minutes. Made with fresh basil, pine nuts, Parmesan and olive oil. So much better than store-bought!
Servings 12 servings (this recipe yields approximately 1 and a half cups of pesto)
Calories 128kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup pine nuts (approximately 75g)
- 2 garlic cloves peeled
- 4 cups basil leaves washed and dried
- ¼-½ cup Parmesan cheese
- ½-¾ cup olive oil
- squeeze of fresh lemon juice
- salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Add the pine nuts to a pan set over medium heat and allow to toast for a few minutes until lightly golden brown.
- Add the toasted pine nuts and garlic to a food processor and pulse until they're coarsely chopped.
- Add the fresh basil leaves, salt and pepper and pulse again until the basil is broken down.
- With the food processor running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil through the feed tube.
- Add the Parmesan cheese and lemon juice and pulse a few more times until just combined. Taste and adjust the seasoning. If you prefer a thinner pesto, drizzle in a little more olive oil.
Nutrition
Calories: 128kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 0.4mg | Sodium: 25mg | Potassium: 72mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 0.3g | Vitamin A: 427IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 1mg
