Really Easy Pesto Recipe
This easy pesto recipe is bright and irresistible! You just need a handful of ingredients and a food processor, and it tastes so much better than the store-bought variety.
Servings: 4 (makes about 1 cup)
Ingredients
- 1 cup (tightly packed) basil
- 1/3 cup pine nuts
- 3/4 cup freshly grated parmesan cheese
- 2-3 cloves garlic minced
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- If you wish to toast the pine nuts, add them to a skillet over medium-high heat, and watch them carefully. After a few minutes, they will start to brown. Toss them often until they're lightly golden/browned on both sides. This whole process only takes about 5-10 minutes.
- Prep your other ingredients and add everything to the bowl of a food processor except for the olive oil.
- Pulse until everything is combined, then slowly drizzle the oil in while the motor is running on "low". Stop to scrape down the sides and continue processing until there's no large pieces of pine nuts.
- Transfer to a jar, and store in the fridge for up to a week.
Notes
- Customizations: I encourage you to add more garlic, oil, or even red pepper flakes if you want it to be spicy. Play with the recipe until it tastes exactly how you want it!
Nutrition
Calories: 319kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 17mg | Sodium: 288mg | Potassium: 108mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 479IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 221mg | Iron: 1mg
