Fresh Basil Pesto

Fresh Basil Pesto

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Ben
•January 9, 2026
Beginner-FriendlyEasyHigh-ProteinVegetarianItalian
10 min
Prep Time
0 min
Cook Time
10
Servings
10 min
Total Time
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This recipe is fast and easy. No baking required to have pesto with full flavor. This recipe is also very flexible. A bit more or less of the cheese, basil, nuts or lemon juice won't ruin the recipe, you may find you like it more. I do recommend you keep the ingredients higher quality. Fresh basil is a must and you'll notice the difference between good or bad olive oil.

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Servings
10

Ingredients

  • 2 cups Basil
  • ¾ cups Parmesan cheese
  • ½ cups Olive oil

    A lot of flavor comes from the oil so it's worth getting it in a higher quality.

  • ½ cups Pine nuts
  • 2 cloves Raw garlic

    The raw garlic makes the pesto pop!

  • â…› cups Lemon juice

Instructions

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1

Mix all ingredients a blender or food processor.

2

Blend for a minute. You will likely have to pause in the middle to push down any ingredients that are stuck on the walls.