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Basil Pesto

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This basil pesto is a make-ahead must have to store in your freezer year round! It is versatile and adds a bright boost of flavor to countless recipes.

Ingredients

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  • 4 cups fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup pine nuts
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 cup fresh grated parmesan cheese

Instructions

  1. In a food processor or blender, add basil leaves, pine nuts and garlic, salt, pepper and pulse several times until everything is broken down into smaller pieces.
  2. Add in lemon juice, olive oil and blend for up to 1 minute, until the olive oil is well incorporated.
  3. Finally, add in the parmesan cheese, pulsing a few times or blending until the basil pesto becomes a bright green sauce.
  4. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week or store in the freezer for 3-4 months.

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