Green Pesto
A vibrant, quick green pesto perfect for dipping fresh veggies or spreading on crackers. Ready in minutes with just a handful of ingredients.
- Total time
- 10 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 6g
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup pine nuts
- 1 clove garlic clove
- ½ cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- 1
In a food processor, combine the 2 cups basil, 1/4 cup pine nuts, 1 garlic clove, and 1/2 cup Parmesan. Pulse until coarsely chopped, about 10 seconds.
- 2
With the processor running, slowly drizzle in the 1/2 cup olive oil until the pesto is smooth and bright green, about 30 seconds.
- 3
Add the 1 tbsp lemon juice and a pinch of salt. Pulse 2-3 times to combine. Taste and adjust salt if needed.
- 4
Serve immediately with carrot sticks and crackers, or store in an airtight jar with a thin layer of olive oil on top.
Tools you’ll need
- Food processor
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Rubber spatula
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