Homemade Basil Pesto

• Vegetarian
• Gluten free

• Produce

  • 2 cups Basil, fresh packed
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 1 tsp Lemon, zest

• Baking & Spices

  • 1/4 tsp Pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Salt

• Oils & Vinegars

  • 1/2 cup Olive oil

• Nuts & Seeds

  • 1/4 cup Pecans

• Dairy

  • 1/3 cup Parmesan cheese

Found on joyfulhealthyeats.com

Description

Ingredients

• 2 cups fresh packed basil
• ¼ cup pecans
• ½ tsp. salt
• ¼ tsp. pepper
• clove garlic
• 1 tsp. lemon zest
• ½ cup of olive oil (or ⅔ cup depending on the type of consistency you like)
• ⅓ cup of shredded parmesan cheese

Directions

• Blend basil, pecans, garlic, salt, pepper, and lemon zest.
• Slowly add the olive oil till smooth.
• Once completely blended stir in the parmesan cheese.