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5-Minute Fresh Basil Pesto
Bright, garlicky basil pesto made in a blender with just four ingredients. Perfect for pasta, bread, or as a dip—done before you finish your coffee.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 8
- Calories
- 185
- Protein
- 4g
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Ingredients
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Step 1
Add basil, garlic, and parmesan to a blender.
Step 2
Pour in olive oil and pulse until coarse and chunky, ~30 seconds.
Step 3
Season with salt and pepper, then pulse once more to combine.
Step 4
Transfer to a bowl and serve immediately, or refrigerate up to 5 days.
Tools you’ll need
- blender
- bowl
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