Basil Pesto

Basil Pesto

from loveandlemons.com
5 min
1 servings

Ingredients

  • ½ cup toasted pine nuts
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1 small garlic clove
  • ¼ teaspoon sea salt
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 cups basil leaves
  • ¼ cup extra-virgin olive oil, plus more for a smoother pesto
  • ¼ cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese, optional

Directions

  1. 1

    In a food processor, combine the pine nuts, lemon juice, garlic, salt, and pepper and pulse until well chopped.

  2. 2

    Add the basil and pulse until combined.

  3. 3

    With the food processor running, drizzle in the olive oil and pulse until combined. Add the Parmesan cheese, if using, and pulse to briefly combine. For a smoother pesto, add more olive oil.