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Simple Pesto

Ingredients

  • 3 cups Fresh basil (loosely packed)
  • 1/2 cup Pine nuts
  • 1/2 cup Freshly grated parmesan cheese
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 1/4 tsp Freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup Olive oil

Instructions

  • Toast your pine nuts. Trust me, you don't want to skip this step. To do this, put them in a small pan over medium heat, tossing every so often so they don't burn. This should only take a few minutes. You'll know they're done when they take on a slightly golden hue and have a nutty aroma. They'll also start to look a bit sweaty.
  • Add all the dry ingredients to the bowl of a food processor. Then add the lemon juice. Pulse the ingredients while slowly pouring in the olive oil until they're well combined but not completely puréed.