Simple Basil Pesto

I adore fresh pesto. It is so easy to make and brings incredible flavor to everything: pasta, sandwiches, grilled vegetables, rice, pizza—it’s an addition of something lovely every time. Traditional pesto calls for Parmesan cheese but this one simply omits it and ups the ante with extra pine nuts and lemon.  Besides, shouldn’t the basil be the star?


Yields12 ServingsPrep Time5 minsDifficultyBeginner

Ingredients

 1 ½ cups fresh basil
 2 cloves garlic
 ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
 1 cup pine nuts
  cup water (depending on desired consistency)
 ½ cup extra virgin oil
 1 tsp salt

Instructions

1

Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth.

2

Use as a dressing, pasta sauce, toast topper, or on baked potatoes.

Nutrition Facts

12 servings

Serving size

¼ cup


Amount per serving
Calories152
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16.2g21%
Saturated Fat 1.8g9%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 158mg7%
Total Carbohydrate 2.g1%
Dietary Fiber 0.5g2%
Total Sugars 0.5g
Protein 1.7g

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

 1 ½ cups fresh basil
 2 cloves garlic
 ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
 1 cup pine nuts
  cup water (depending on desired consistency)
 ½ cup extra virgin oil
 1 tsp salt

Directions

1

Blend all ingredients in a blender until smooth.

2

Use as a dressing, pasta sauce, toast topper, or on baked potatoes.

Notes

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