Pesto

Homemade pesto sauce is very easy to make. Goes well with many main and side dishes. Or simply enjoy it on a piece of hearty bread! Pairs well with my Seared Salmon recipe.

See video below

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Ingredients

• 2 cup packed basil leaves
• 2/3 cup olive oil
  
• 1/4 cup pine nuts
•  2 tbsp. Parmesan cheese
• One lemon
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1/2 tsp. salt

Prep time: 15 min
Servings: 10

Directions

• To a food processor, add the basil, olive oil, pine nuts, cheese, pepper, and salt
• Juice the lemon and add it to the rest of the ingredients. Start with half and use the other half for more citrusy notes.
• Process everything together to the desired consistency
• Enjoy!

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