Homemade Pesto 🍃🍝🧄
Fresh, vibrant, and full of flavor, this Homemade Pesto is the perfect addition to pasta, sandwiches, or a drizzle over roasted vegetables. 🌿💚✨
Ingredients (Makes 1 cup):
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves 🌿
- 1/4 cup pine nuts (or walnuts as a substitute) 🌰
- 1/4 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese 🧀
- 2 cloves garlic, peeled 🧄
- 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil 🫒
- 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice 🍋
- Salt and pepper to taste 🧂
Instructions:
- Blend the Ingredients:
- In a food processor, combine basil, pine nuts, Parmesan, and garlic. Pulse until finely chopped. ⚙️🍃
- Add the Olive Oil:
- With the processor running, slowly stream in olive oil until the pesto reaches your desired consistency. 🫒💚
- Season and Taste:
- Add lemon juice, salt, and pepper. Pulse again and taste! Adjust seasoning as needed. 🍋✨
- Serve and Enjoy:
- Toss with pasta, spread on sandwiches, drizzle over grilled chicken, or serve with fresh veggies. 🍝🍗🥖
Tips for Success:
- For a creamier pesto, add a tablespoon of heavy cream or Greek yogurt. 🥄
- Store pesto in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. Add a thin layer of olive oil on top to prevent browning. ❄️💚
- Freeze leftover pesto in ice cube trays for easy portions. 🧊🌱
This Homemade Pesto will elevate any dish with its fresh, herby goodness. A little drizzle goes a long way! 🍃✨🍝