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Pesto Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
2-3 cups basil leaves, loosely packed fresh
1/2 tsp salt
2 cloves garlic
1/2 cup parmesan cheese
1 tsp lemon (or lime) juice
2/3 cup olive oil
1/3 cup pine nuts
Directions:
Directions:
Combine basil, salt, and garlic and blend in a food processor.
Add parmesan cheese, lemon juice, and pine nuts.
In a slow stream, add the olive oil, blending until mixture cannot absorb any more.
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
20 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Can substitute walnuts for pine nuts. Can be frozen.

 

 

 

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