Zesty Lemon Pesto

A beautiful light green pesto that you could eat with a spoon.

• Ready In: 10 mins
• Yields: 1 cup

Ingredients

• 2  cups  loosely packed basil leaves
• 2 -3  large garlic cloves
• 1  tablespoon  minced lemon zest
• 1  tablespoon fresh lemon juice
• 1⁄4 cup  toasted pine nuts
• 1⁄4 cup  freshly grated asiago cheese
• 1⁄3 cup olive oil
•  salt & freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. Combine basil, garlic, lemon zest, lemon juice, pine nuts and cheese in a food processor or blender. Process to mix.
2. With the machine running, slowly add the oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper and process to the desired consistency. Let stand for at least 5 minutes before serving.