Description
Create a delicious homemade Basil Pesto Recipe that’s perfect for enhancing pasta, sandwiches, and more! This vibrant sauce combines the fresh flavors of basil, garlic, and nuts, providing a versatile addition to your culinary repertoire. With just a handful of ingredients, this pesto can be tailored to your taste preferences, making it an essential staple for quick weeknight meals or elegant dinner parties. Whether you’re marinating chicken, topping pizza, or tossing it into salads, this easy recipe will elevate your dishes with its rich taste and delightful aroma.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 3/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast for vegan)
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
- 1/2 cup pine nuts (or walnuts)
- 2 large garlic cloves
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Wash and dry the basil leaves thoroughly using a salad spinner.
- In a food processor, combine the basil leaves, Parmesan cheese (or nutritional yeast), pine nuts, garlic cloves, lemon juice, olive oil, salt, and black pepper.
- Blend until smooth; adjust seasoning as needed by adding more salt or lemon juice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons (30g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 5mg