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This Basil Pesto recipe has blanched (or fresh) basil leaves, Parmesan cheese, almond (or Pine nuts), extra virgin olive oil, fresh garlic, Kosher salt and pepp

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Ingredients

  • 2-4 ounces (2-4 cups) basil leaves *depending on how thick you want it
  • 1/2 cup Parmesan cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil (or the same amount regular olive oil)
  • 1/3 cup pine nuts (or substitute the same amount almonds or almond flour)
  • 1-2 fresh garlic cloves, peeled, minced
  • a squeeze of fresh lemon juice, optional
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt, amount to taste (I would do 1/4 teaspoon to start and then taste it and adjust)
  • 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper, amount to taste

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