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Basil 'n Lemon Pesto
Make this easy lemon-basil pesto. It is so refreshing, and the fresh gives the pesto that perfect lemony tang. You can also make it without the lemon.
👥 8 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 5 min⏳ Prep: 5 min👤 Amy Dong📖 chewoutloud
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- bowl
- food processor
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Pulse and Mix
2
Put basil, garlic, and nuts in food processor and pulse several times until chopped. Add olive oil and lemon zest with juice. Process until smooth and well blended. Transfer pesto to large bowl and season with kosher salt and fresh pepper, to taste.
3
Add
4
If using immediately, add in Parmesan cheese and mix together well.
5
Store
6
If saving for future use, just transfer pesto to airtight container (if desired, divide into 2 separate containers) and drizzle with bit of oil on top or place cling wrap directly on pesto to seal out air. Simply thaw and mix in the Parmesan cheese when you want to serve it up!
Nutrition Facts
calories
188 kcal
fat Content
19 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
0.3 g
sugar Content
0.3 g
sodium Content
151 mg
protein Content
4 g
cholesterol Content
6 mg
carbohydrate Content
2 g
saturated Fat Content
4 g
unsaturated Fat Content
14 g
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