Basil Pesto Recipe

Pick all that garden basil to make homemade basil pesto in 2 minutes... and freeze for later!

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WHY MAKE BASIL PESTO FROM SCRATCH?

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Gather all your ingredients.

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INGREDIENTS

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Add the ingredients to the bowl of a food processor

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- pine nuts - walnuts -pistachios -sunflower seeds -shrimp

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Pulse the processor about 15 times to incorporate basil with garlic

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Slowly pour in olive oil until blended into a paste

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“Make a double batch of pesto and freeze in ice cube trays or small portions to pull out in the winter!”

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TOSS WITH PASTA FOR EASY DINNER!

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Meet Lori

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Basil Pesto Recipe

2 MINUTE

Pick all that garden basil to make homemade basil pesto in 2 minutes... and freeze for later!

WHY MAKE BASIL PESTO FROM SCRATCH?

It's cheaper to make than buying it!

THE COST

FAST AND FRESH

2 minutes is all you need!

FREEZE FOR LATER

Ice cube trays are perfect for freezing pesto

Gather all your ingredients.

STUFF TO DO

Pull out your food processor or blender

Pour yourself your favorite beverage!

INGREDIENTS

basil leaves fresh parmesan nuts olive oil garlic black pepper and salt to taste

01

WHAT YOU'LL NEED