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Homemade Basil Pesto

This homemade basil pesto is packed with wholesome and fresh ingredients and can be made in less than 5 minutes!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • • 4 oz. fresh basil
  • • 4 garlic cloves
  • • 1/4 cup shredded parmesan
  • • 3 TBS raw pine nuts
  • • 1/4 cup + 1 TBS EVOO
  • • Sea Salt and Cracked Black Pepper to taste 1:2 ratio

Method
 

  1. • Pull basil leaves off the stems and add into a food processor or blender and add garlic cloves, shredded parmesan, pine nuts, and EVOO (extra virgin olive oil)
  2. • Sprinkle with sea salt and cracked black pepper using a 1:2 ratio with salt and pepper; use twice as much pepper as salt
  3. • Blend contents together in food processor or blender until well blended. Use a spatula to scrape the sides down to ensure all ingredients are completely combined.
  4. • Serve and enjoy!

Notes

Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks. EVOO may separate in fridge- this is completely normal! Simply stir contents before reusing to bring your pesto back to life!