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Homemade Pesto
Bright, herbaceous pesto made in minutes with fresh basil, garlic, nuts, cheese, and olive oil. Perfect for pasta, sandwiches, or as a dip.
- Total time
- 5 min
- Servings
- 8
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 7g
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Ingredients
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Step 1
Add basil, garlic, and nuts to a food processor or blender. Pulse until coarsely chopped.
Step 2
Add Parmesan and pulse once more to combine.
Step 3
With the motor running, drizzle in olive oil slowly until the mixture turns creamy and bright green.
Step 4
Taste and season with salt and pepper. Transfer to a bowl.
Tools you’ll need
- food processor or blender
- cutting board
- knife
- measuring cups and spoons
- bowl
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