Classic basil pesto

Name: Classic basil pesto
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1 garlic clove; 4 cups packed basil leaves, about 2 small bunches; 1/2 cup toasted pine nuts; 1/3 cup grated parmesan; 2 tbsp lemon juice; 1/4 tsp salt; 1/3 cup olive oil; 1/3 cup vegetable oil

Prep Time10 min
Total Time10 min
Makes1 1/3 Cups

By Chatelaine

Roberto Caruso

Ingredients

1 garlic clove
4 cups packed basil leaves, about 2 small bunches
1/2 cup toasted pine nuts
1/3 cup grated parmesan
2 tbsp lemon juice
1/4 tsp salt
1/3 cup olive oil
1/3 cup vegetable oil

Instructions

Drop 2 garlic cloves through the spout of a food processor (or blender) while it's running. Add basil, pine nuts, cheese, lemon juice and salt. Pulse until finely chopped. With motor running, gradually add oils.

Nutrition (per serving)

Calories 91, Protein 1g, Carbohydrates 1g, Fat 9g, Sodium 51mg.

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