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Fresh basil lemon pesto recipe

Posted on Feb 22nd, 2022
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Fresh Basil Lemon Pesto recipe


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About this recipe

In this blog post I will guide you thru the steps and ingredients needed to craft this recipe. Grab your favorite apron and let's start.
Fresh basil lemon pesto is a vibrant and aromatic sauce that adds a burst of flavor to any dish. This recipe combines the earthy taste of fresh basil leaves with the tanginess of lemon juice, creating a delightful balance of flavors. With just a handful of ingredients and a few minutes of preparation, you can whip up this versatile sauce that can be used as a spread, dip, or tossed with pasta. The result is a bright and zesty pesto that will elevate your meals to a whole new level of deliciousness.

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Ingredients

300 g fresh basil
3 tbsp pine nuts, lightly toasted
2 clove(s) garlic, roughly chopped
80 g Parmesan or Romano cheese, grated
lemon juice of 1 lemon, optional
salt, to taste

Instructions

Place the nuts and garlic in a blender and process until mixture is finely ground. Add about half of the olive oil and a third of the basil. Process until the leaves are blended well.

With the blender running, add more basil, a handful at a time. Keep processing until the mixture is smooth.

Stir in the cheese, lemon juice and add salt to taste. Mix again to incorporate the cheese.

Pesto will keep for up to two weeks if refrigerated.

Preparation time:

ca. 15 min
Grade of difficulty:
easy
Calories per portion:
n/a



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An amateur chef, mainly cooking for friends and peers. Likes to drink good wine, too. Sous-vide apprentice. Prefers salty food over sweetstuff.

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