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Easy Healthy Homemade Pesto

Amy Lawrence
This healthy homemade basil pesto paste is super easy to make! It's a great flavor enhancer for pasta, soups, stews, chicken, beef and more! Freeze it into cubes so you can add it anytime you need flavor!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Sauce
Cuisine Italian
Servings 6 Tablespoons
Calories 83 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 c. firmly packed fresh basil leaves washed, no stems or blooms
  • 2-3 garlic cloves
  • 1/4 c. grated parmesan
  • 1/4 t. kosher salt
  • 1/8 t. black pepper - I like mine with a little zip use less if you don't
  • 3 T. quality extra virgin olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Wash basil and pat dry. Place in food processor.
  • Add garlic, parmesan, salt and pepper.
  • Process until finely chopped.
  • Transfer to a small bowl, add olive oil and combine well. (Note: if you add oil to food processor and over process, your pesto will be bitter, so just stir it in.)
  • Place in ice cube trays or use Souper Cubes 2 Tablespoons and freeze.  Or store in refrigerator for a few days.  Makes about 6 tablespoons.
Keyword pesto