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basil pesto

A fresh and vibrant basil pesto made without pine nuts, perfect for pasta, sandwiches, or as a dip.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 cup fresh basil leaves
  • 1 clove garlic
  • 0.25 cup grated Parmesan cheese
  • 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 2.5 tablespoons olive oil

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a food processor, pulse basil, garlic, Parmesan, salt until finely chopped.
  2. Gradually add olive oil while processing until the pesto reaches desired consistency.
  3. Transfer to a bowl and serve immediately or store in an airtight container.

Notes

Feel free to add lemon juice for extra brightness or use cashews instead of Parmesan for a vegan version.