Lighter Pesto
- Ready In:
- 10mins
- Ingredients:
- 7
- Yields:
-
3/4 cup
- Serves:
- 4
ingredients
- 3 cups basil leaves, tightly packed fresh (2 ounces)
- 3 tablespoons walnut pieces
- 3 tablespoons parmesan cheese, grated
- 2 garlic cloves, peeled
- 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
- coarse salt and pepper
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
directions
- In food processor, combine basil, walnuts, Parmesan cheese, garlic, lemon juice, and 3 tablespoons water; season with salt and pepper. Puree until paste forms.
- With motor running, add oil in a thin stream. Process until very smooth, about 1 minute.
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I am 18 years old and live in New Bedford, MA. I love the outdoors and playing sports. Cooking and baking are one of my favorite things to do. I am a vegetarian so I dont cook with meat. I will go to college next year for nursing and hopefully become a paramedic.