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Easy Basil Pesto Recipe

This recipe for Basil Pesto is healthy and so fresh. Great for pasta, marinades, panini sandwiches and more.
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Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1/2 cup 240 ml extra virgin olive oil (I like Bertolli Extra Light Olive Oil)
  • 1/2 cup parmesan cheese
  • 3-4 medium garlic cloves peeled
  • 4 cups 160 g fresh basil leaves
  • ⅓ cup slivered almonds
  • 1/2 lemon squeezed
  • 1 pinch salt optional
  • 1 pinch ground black pepper

Method
 

  1. Place all the ingredients in this order: Slivered almonds, basil, garlic parmesan cheese, salt and a squeeze of lemon. Place the lid onto the Vitamix.
  2. Start the blender on its lowest speed, slowly add in the olive oil. Shut the machine off and taste. Adjust if necessary.
  3. Pesto should be used immediately. You can also freeze the pesto in freezer bags. To thaw quickly, place the freezer bag in a bowl with water for approximately 10 minutes.