Servings: 1/2 cup 1x
Ingredients
- 4 ounces fresh basil (about 2 cups packed leaves)
- ¼ cup walnut halves or pieces
- 1 garlic clove, peeled and smashed
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- ¼ cup + 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil or avocado oil
- Sea salt and fresh ground black pepper to taste
Instructions
- To the bowl of a food processor or high-speed blender, pulse the basil, walnuts, garlic, lemon juice, and ¼ cup of the oil.
- Blend until smooth, then add the final 2 tablespoons oil through the chute in the lid while the food processor motor is running. Taste, then add salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
To store pesto in the refrigerator: Place pesto in a small glass jar or other small container with lid for up to one week. To prevent the pesto from browning, pour enough oil into the jar to completely cover the surface of the pesto.
For longer storage, freeze leftover pesto in ice cube trays then transfer the frozen pesto cubes to a freezer-safe bag for up to 3 months. Thaw and use as a sauce or add frozen to soups or stews.
Nutrition Information
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 93
- Fat: 10 g
- (Sat Fat: 1 g)
- Sodium: 30 mg
- Carbohydrate: 1 g
- (Fiber: 0 g
- Sugar: 0 g)
- Protein: 0 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg