Description
This Homemade Basil Pesto recipe is made with pecans instead of pine nuts to give it some extra body. It’s my favorite way to make pesto!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups fresh packed basil
- 1/4 cup pecans (walnuts or pine nuts)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/2 cup of olive oil (or 2/3 cup depending on the type of consistency you like)
- 1/3 cup of grated parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Blend pecans, garlic, salt, pepper, and lemon zest. Pulse to crush.
- Add in the basil and pulse a few times.
- Slowly add the olive oil till smooth.
- Once completely blended, remove from the blender and stir in the parmesan cheese.
