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Fresh pesto in jar

A Great Summer Pesto

A quick and easy recipe for a great summer pesto to add to pasta, bruschetta or your favorite grilled meats.
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American

Equipment

  • 1 food processor
  • measuring spoons/cups
  • ice cube trays, if freezing

Ingredients
  

  • 3 C fresh basil leaves
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 C olive oil
  • 1/3 C pine nuts toasting optional
  • 1/2 C freshly grated Parmesan cheese
  • 1 T lemon juice
  • 1/2 t salt to taste

Instructions
 

  • Cut fresh basil and remove leaves from stems and lightly pack to measure.
  • TIP: To prevent basil from darkening, blanch for a minute, immerse in an ice water bath and then remove water.
  • If you are grating your own Parmesan, add the grater attachment to the food processor and grate your fresh Parmesan.
  • Measure all ingredients.
    fresh basil ingredients
  • Mince garlic cloves.
  • Add the chopping blade into the food processor.
  • Add all ingredients to a food processor and pulse until all ingredients are blended well.
    add fresh pesto ingredients to food processor
  • If freezing, add to ice cube trays, and use within a few months.
    TIP: Silicone cubes are my favorite.
    fresh pesto in food processor
  • Add to a jar to store in the refrigerator and use within a couple of days.
    Fresh pesto in jar

Notes

Such a fast and delicious recipe to add to pasta, bruschetta, and favorite dishes...or just enjoy with crackers.
 
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