Ingredients
Fresh Herbs
- 1 ½ cups fresh basil (packed)
- ⅓ cup fresh parsley (packed)
Cheese
- 1 cup grated parmesan
Nuts and Garlic
- ½ cup toasted nuts (pine nuts, walnuts, or almonds recommended)
- 1-2 cloves garlic (start with 1 clove)
Seasoning and Liquids
- ½ – ¾ teaspoon sea salt (start with ½ teaspoon)
- Juice from 1 lemon
- ½ cup olive oil
- ¼ cup water
Instructions
- Add Ingredients: Place 1 ½ cups fresh basil, ⅓ cup fresh parsley, 1 cup grated parmesan, ½ cup toasted nuts, 1-2 cloves garlic, ½ – ¾ teaspoon sea salt, juice from 1 lemon, ½ cup olive oil, and ¼ cup water into your blender.
- Blend: Blend all ingredients on high speed until the mixture is smooth, creamy, and well combined.
- Taste and Adjust: Taste the pesto and add additional salt or garlic if needed. For a thinner consistency, add a splash more water and blend again until desired texture is reached.
Notes
- Toast nuts such as pine nuts, walnuts, or almonds lightly to enhance flavor before blending.
- Adjust garlic quantity according to your taste preference to avoid overpowering the pesto.
- For a vegan version, substitute parmesan with nutritional yeast.
- Store leftover pesto in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- This sauce pairs well with pasta, roasted vegetables, sandwiches, grilled meats, eggs, and as a dip.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Sauce
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: Italian
