Home Grown Pesto

Pesto using basil from my garden. I used lemon juice concentrate, as that's what was in the fridge. Lemon juice brightens the flavor. Taste before adding salt and pepper. Some cheeses are saltier than others.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Total Time: 10 mins
• Calories: 284 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• ½ cup pine nuts
• 1 ½ teaspoons minced garlic
• ¾ cup extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 cups packed fresh basil leaves
• 1 cup coarsely grated Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Pour olive oil into the bottom of the blender. Sprinkle cheese over the oil. Add, in order, the pine nuts, garlic, lemon juice, and basil. Blend until smooth. Season with salt and pepper; blend to incorporate.