Lemon Basil Pesto
Lemon Basil Pesto
This versatile sauce can be used in pasta dishes, a condiment for a great cut of steak, or simply spread onto crostini for an easy yet delicoius appetizer. The addition of lemon adds a bright, citrusy taste without drastically changing the pesto's flavor.
Prep Time
10
minutes
Cook Time
1
minute
Servings
4
Total time: 11 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 cup fresh basil leaves
- 2 garlic cloves, sliced
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/2 cup pine nuts
- 1/4 cup parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tablespoon fresh squeezed lemon juice
- salt and pepper to taste
Directions
- Add basil and garlic into a blender or food processor and blend until they are finely chopped. Scrape down the sides of the blender as needed.
- Continue blending on a low speed and slowly drizzle in olive oil.
- Stop blending, add pine nuts, Parmesan cheese, lemon juice, salt and pepper to the blender.
- Put the lid back on and blend until smooth.