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Homemade Basil Pesto

This Homemade Basil Pesto is so easy to make, it takes just five minutes of prep work!
Course Condiment
Cuisine Italian
Keyword Basil Pesto, Homemade Pesto, Italian, Italian Pesto, Pesto
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings 12
Calories 68kcal
Author Stacey aka the Soccer Mom
Cost $5

Ingredients

Instructions

  • Add basil leaves, pine nuts, parmesan cheese, garlic, and lemon juice to food processor.
    basil and garlic in food processor
  • Pulse until pureéd and there are no large chunks.
    basil pureed with herbs
  • Slowly pour olive oil into blender as you mix. If you are using a blender that doesn’t have an opening on top, periodically stop the blender, add in a little bit of oil, start it back up, and continue to blend until the oil is fully incorporated and smooth.
    creamy basil pesto in food processor
  • Add salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 68kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 7g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 226mg | Potassium: 29mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 125IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 1mg