Pesto
Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled
  • 4 cups fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 3/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
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Steps
  1. In a food processor, combine the pine nuts and garlic. Pulse until coarsely chopped.
  2. Add the basil leaves and pulse until finely chopped.
  3. Add the Parmesan cheese, salt and pepper, and pulse to combine.
  4. With the motor running, slowly add the olive oil until incorporated.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Tags
vegan
vegetarian
gluten-free
dairy-free
lunch
dinner
basil pesto sauce
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