Basil Pesto

Time

15 Min

Serves

8

Serving Size

1

Complexity

Easy

Calories

224

Carbs

4

INGREDIENTS

  • 3 cups lightly-packed fresh basil leaves
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan
  • 1/3 cup shelled pistachios
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon freshly-cracked black pepper
  • 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil

DIRECTIONS

  1. In a food processor or blender, pulse the basil, Parmesan, pistachios, garlic, salt and pepper together until finely-chopped
  2. With the food processor or blender still running, slowly drizzle in the olive oil until it is completely combined.  Pause the food processor or blender and scrape down the sides, then pulse again until the mixture is smooth
  3. Serve immediately.  Or refrigerate in a sealed container for up to 3 days, or freeze for up to 3 months