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Basil Pesto

Basil Pesto

Making your own basil pesto from scratch is easy and delicious! Use it as a spread on sandwiches, or as a topping for chicken, roasted vegetables, or whole grain pasta. Keep in mind that pesto is not low in fat, so don’t overdo it.

Have extra? Freeze measured portions of pesto in ice cube trays and pop them into soups or pastas for quick meals.

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Basil Pesto

Making your own basil pesto from scratch is easy and delicious! Use it as a spread on sandwiches, or as a topping for meat, roasted vegetables, or whole grain pasta.
Course Condiment
Cuisine Italian
Keyword pesto
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 0 mins
Total Time 10 mins
Servings 8 servings, about 2 Tbsp. each
Calories 82 kcal
Author BODi

Ingredients

  • 2 cups fresh basil leaves
  • ¼ cup chopped toasted walnuts
  • ¼ cup shredded Parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic, coarsely chopped
  • 3 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
  • ½ tsp. sea salt
  • ½ tsp. ground black pepper

Instructions

  1. Place basil, walnuts, cheese, and garlic in a food processor; pulse until coarsely chopped.
  2. Slowly add oil; pulsing constantly.
  3. Season with salt and pepper.

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1 tsp.

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