Lighter Pesto

Name: Lighter Pesto
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: Makes 3/4 cup
Ingredients: 3 cups tightly packed fresh basil leaves (2 ounces total); 3 tablespoons walnut pieces; 3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese; 2 garlic cloves, peeled; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; Coarse salt and ground pepper; 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Rating: 3.74 stars

35 Ratings
1 Review

With fresh basil at its summer peak, we can add more basil and less oil and nuts to this recipe.

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Recipe Summary

prep:

10 mins

total:

10 mins

Yield:

Makes 3/4 cup

Ingredients

3 cups tightly packed fresh basil leaves (2 ounces total)
3 tablespoons walnut pieces
3 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
2 garlic cloves, peeled
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
Coarse salt and ground pepper
3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

Directions

Step 1

In a food processor, combine basil, walnuts, Parmesan, garlic, lemon juice, and 3 tablespoons water; season with salt and pepper. Puree until a paste forms.

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Step 2

With motor running, add oil in a thin stream. Process until very smooth, about 1 minute.

Reviews (1)

35 Ratings

5 star values: 9
4 star values: 11
3 star values: 13
2 star values: 1
1 star values: 1

Anonymous

06/24/2018

Rich flavour and texture

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