Make the perfect pesto using fragrant herbs from your windowsill garden.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh basil leaves
- 3 garlic cloves
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- Juice and zest of 1 lemon
- ¼ cup pine nuts
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ to ½ cup olive oil
Instructions
- In a food processor, combine basil, garlic, Parmesan, lemon juice and zest, pine nuts, salt, and pepper. Pulse until finely chopped.
- With the machine running, slowly drizzle in olive oil until the pesto reaches your desired consistency.