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Easy Basil Pesto Recipe

simplywanderfull
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
  

  • 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

Instructions
 

  • 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.
  • Start the blender on its lowest speed, slowly add in the olive oil. Shut the machine off and taste. Adjust if necessary.
  • 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.