Homemade Pesto with Fresh Basil and Garlic - The Plant Project

Name: Homemade Pesto with Fresh Basil and Garlic - The Plant Project
Ingredients: 1 cup of Fresh Basil. Rinse and pat dry before using.; 1/2 cup pine nuts. As an alternative use walnuts, pistachios, or almonds.; 3/4 cup of shredded parmesan cheese.; 2 large garlic cloves. We recommend roasting the garlic to bring out more flavour.; 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil; 1/4 cup lemon juice (2 small lemons).; Salt and pepper to taste.

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Here's a simple homemade pesto recipe using fresh basil picked right from your garden. Use roasted garlic to give it a tasty kick.

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Ingredients

1 cup of Fresh Basil. Rinse and pat dry before using.
1/2 cup pine nuts. As an alternative use walnuts, pistachios, or almonds.
3/4 cup of shredded parmesan cheese.
2 large garlic cloves. We recommend roasting the garlic to bring out more flavour.
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup lemon juice (2 small lemons).
Salt and pepper to taste.