Fresh Basil Pesto



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Prep Time:
10 mins

Total Time:
10 mins

Servings:
8

Yield:
1 cup pesto


Ingredients

  • 2cupspacked fresh basil
  • ½cupextra-virgin olive oil
  • ¼cuptoasted pine nuts
  • 3clovesgarlic, peeled
  • ½cupfreshly grated Pecorino Romano cheese
  • fresh lemon juice to taste
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

  • Directions

    Gather the ingredients.

    Photographer: Stacy k. Allen / Food Styling: Julian Hensarling / Prop Styling: Julia Bayless

    Combine basil leaves, oil, pine nuts, and garlic in a food processor or blender; purée until smooth.

    Photographer: Stacy k. Allen / Food Styling: Julian Hensarling / Prop Styling: Julia Bayless

    Stir in Pecorino Romano cheese; season to taste with lemon juice, salt, and pepper.

    Photographer: Stacy k. Allen / Food Styling: Julian Hensarling / Prop Styling: Julia Bayless



    Nutrition Facts (per serving)

    171 Calories
    18g Fat
    2g Carbs
    2g Protein

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