Description
This is a Simple Homemade Pesto Recipe that comes together in less than 5 minutes and is packed with incredible flavor. Basil, lemon, garlic, pistachios, parmesan, olive oil, salt, and pepper make up this amazing sauce. Perfect on pizza, pasta, or even sandwiches.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 ounces fresh basil leaves – about 2 cups packed leaves
- 1/4 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 3 cloves of garlic (minced)
- 1 tbsp fresh-squeezed lemon juice plus zest for extra lemony flavor
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 1/4 cup shelled pistachios or walnuts
Instructions
- Add the basil, parmesan, garlic, lemon juice, salt and pepper to the bowl of a food processor and pulse on high while streaming in the olive oil until fully combined into a smooth, slightly chunky sauce.
- Add in the pistachios and pulse a few times to incorporate.
- Serve as a dip, or topping on pizza, pasta, or sandwiches
Equipment
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- Use fresh basil. Dried basil will not work in this recipe, fresh basil is a must!
- Blend the pesto first then add in the nuts for a slight chunkier pesto
- Make this recipe vegan by using nutritional yeast or vegan parmesan cheese in place of the parmesan cheese
- Store this pesto in an airtight container or jar fitted with a lid and keep it in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Blended
- Cuisine: Italian
