Pesto Recipe
This classic basil Pesto recipe is so easy to make with a few ingredients and your trusty food processor! It’s ready in a flash and freezes very well, too.
10 min
1
Italian
Ingredients
Instructions
In a large bowl of a food processor, combine the basil, nuts, cheese, garlic, lemon zest, salt, and pepper. Process for 10 to 15 seconds, until coarsely chopped. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
With the processor running, drizzle in the olive oil. Season with more salt and black pepper to taste.
Just before serving, stir in the lemon juice.
Nutrition
- Calories
- 1299 kcal
- Carbohydrate Content
- 8 g
- Protein Content
- 15 g
- Fat Content
- 138 g
- Saturated Fat Content
- 21 g
- Cholesterol Content
- 17 mg
- Sodium Content
- 987 mg
- Fiber Content
- 3 g
- Sugar Content
- 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat Content
- 110 g
- Serving Size
- 1 serving
