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Pesto

Pesto is a sauce that is fresh from all of the herbs it has a little heat from the raw garlic. It's nutty and gets a punch of umami from the parmesan cheese. It can be used on pasta, pizza, drizzled on top of burrata, a spread on a sandwich you name it and pesto can do it. This is amazing to have on hand to whip together a delicious dish.
Print Recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Course: Dinner, lunch, Main Course, Salad, Sandwich
Cuisine: Italian
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Cup Basil packed
  • 1/2 Cup Parsley packed
  • 1/4 Cup Chives optional
  • 2 Garlic Cloves chopped
  • 1/4 Pine Nuts or Walnuts, toasted
  • 1 Lemon juiced
  • 1/4-1/2 cup Olive Oil to desired consistency
  • Salt & Pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Food Processor or Blender

Method
 

  1. Add everything into your food processor along with 1/4 cup of olive oil and blend. Remove the lid, scrape the sides down, place the lid back on and blend again. Drizzle in more olive oil to desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  2. Place in an airtight jar and store in your fridge for up to 7 days.