Ingredients
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- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese
- 1/4 cup pine nuts
- 2 garlic cloves
- 1/2 cup olive oil
- Salt to taste
- 1 tsp lemon juice (optional)
Instructions
- Wash and dry basil.
- Toast pine nuts lightly.
- Blend basil, nuts, garlic, and Parmesan.
- Add olive oil slowly.
- Blend until slightly textured.
- Season with salt and lemon.
- Adjust taste.
Notes
Use fresh basil only. Do not over-blend. Toast pine nuts for extra flavor. Store with olive oil layer on top to keep fresh.
- Prep Time: 10
- Cook Time: 5
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 5mg