Homemade Pesto
Fresh, vibrant, and so easy—this homemade pesto is brighter than store-bought and comes together in just minutes. Perfect for drizzling over chicken, pasta, or anything that needs a flavor boost.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves packed
- ½ cup grated parmesan cheese
- ⅓ cup pine nuts or walnuts
- 2 garlic cloves peeled
- ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- Juice of half a lemon
Instructions
- Place the basil leaves, parmesan cheese, pine nuts, and garlic cloves into a food processor or blender.
- Pulse until the mixture looks crumbly and well combined.
- Slowly stream in the olive oil while blending until the mixture becomes a smooth paste.
- Add the salt, black pepper, and lemon juice, then blend once more until everything is evenly mixed.
- Taste the pesto and adjust if needed by adding more cheese, a squeeze of lemon, or extra oil for consistency.
- Use immediately, store in the refrigerator for up to one week, or freeze in ice cube trays for later.