Make pesto at home! This easy recipe for homemade pesto is great way to use up basil from your garden and any fresh greens you may have.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Total Time10 minutesmins
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: basil pesto recipe, best pesto recipe, easy homemade pesto recipe, easy pesto recipe, homemade pesto, how to make pesto at home, make your own pesto
Servings: 1cups
Calories: 134kcal
Author: Whitney Reist | Sweet Cayenne
Ingredients
1clovegarlic
¼cup almonds(or any unsalted nut or seed of your choice)
1 large lemon, juiced(about 3 tablespoons)
2cupsfresh basil leaves
2cupsfresh baby spinach leaves(or any green of your choice)
⅓cupfreshly-grated Parmesan cheese
½ -¾cupolive oil (depends on consistency you desire)
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
In a food processor, chop nuts and garlic till finely coarse.
Add lemon juice, basil, and spinach. Process the above while adding ½ cup olive oil in a slow stream.
Add in the Parmesan, salt, and pepper to taste, and pulse just until combined. Scrape down the sides as needed.
Transfer pesto to an air-tight storage container and cover the surface with plastic wrap. Store in the fridge for up to 10 days or in the freezer for up to 6 months.