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One Step Homemade Pesto

One Step Homemade Pesto That Transforms Your Meals

This One Step Homemade Pesto is quick, flavorful, and versatile, perfect for transforming various dishes into culinary masterpieces.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: Italian
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pesto
  • 2 cups Fresh Basil Use only fresh leaves
  • 2 cloves Garlic Opt for fresh garlic for best taste
  • 1/2 cup Olive Oil High-quality extra virgin is preferred
  • 1/2 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese Substitute with nutritional yeast for vegan
  • 1/4 cup Pine Nuts Can use walnuts or sunflower seeds
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Adjust to preference
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper

Equipment

  • food processor

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for One Step Homemade Pesto
  1. Gather all ingredients: fresh basil, garlic cloves, olive oil, grated Parmesan cheese, pine nuts, lemon juice, salt, and pepper.
  2. In a food processor, combine fresh basil, garlic, Parmesan, and pine nuts. Add olive oil and lemon juice. Season with salt and pepper.
  3. Pulse several times, then blend continuously for 30-60 seconds until creamy.
  4. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed; add more garlic or lemon juice to achieve desired flavor.
  5. Transfer the pesto to a container, smoothing the top and drizzling olive oil for preservation.
  6. Enjoy your pesto tossed with pasta, spread on sandwiches, or drizzled over vegetables.

Nutrition

Serving: 1tablespoonCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 3mgSodium: 10mgPotassium: 50mgVitamin A: 2400IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Store in an airtight container for up to three days. For longer storage, freeze in ice cube trays.

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