Name: Homemade Basil Pesto
Prep time: 5 min
Total time: 5 min
Yield: 1 cup
Ingredients: 2 cups fresh packed basil; 1/4 cup pecans; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. pepper; clove garlic; 1 tsp. lemon zest; 1/2 cup of olive oil (or 2/3 cup depending on the type of consistency you like); 1/3 cup of shredded parmesan cheese

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Ingredients

2 cups fresh packed basil
1/4 cup pecans
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
clove garlic
1 tsp. lemon zest
1/2 cup of olive oil (or 2/3 cup depending on the type of consistency you like)
1/3 cup of shredded parmesan cheese

Instructions

Blend basil, pecans, garlic, salt, pepper, and lemon zest.
Slowly add the olive oil till smooth.
Once completely blended stir in the parmesan cheese.