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Classic Basil Pesto

Basil Pesto
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This is the most delicious basil pesto recipe in the entire world.  And, I’m being modest.

Ingredients

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  • 1/3 cup pine nuts
  • 6 ounces fresh basil leaves, washed and spun
  • 3 ounces parmesan cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  1. In a small skillet, warm pine nuts over high heat, stirring frequently until they begin to color and become aromatic. Remove them from the heat.
  2. Use a food processor or blender to puree toasted pine nuts, basil leaves, garlic, and olive oil.
  3. Add salt to taste and stir into pesto puree.
  4. That’s it!  You’re done!

Notes

Use this condiment to season baked or steamed vegetables, egg dishes, poultry or whatever else you can think of.  It goes with everything!!

Variations

Try using mint, other basils, cilantro or parsley as the seasons change.

Try using walnuts, cashews or almonds if you don’t have pine nuts on hand.

Find it online: https://www.feedthyself.com/classic-basil-or-whatever-pesto/