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Basil Pesto Recipe

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Category:
Category:
Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1/4 c. lightly toasted pine nuts
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
1 clove garlic
2 c. basil leaves
1 c. spinach leaves
squeeze of fresh lemon
1/2 to 1 c. olive oil
Directions:
Directions:
Put garlic and pine nuts in food processor or blender until ground to a paste. Add basil, spinach leaves and Parmesan cheese and pulse. Drizzle in the olive oil while blender/processor is running until your desired consistency. Add salt to taste and finish with a squeeze of lemon juice
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
4
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
10 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Very good with fresh basil leaves from your herb garden!

 

 

 

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