This recipe for basil pesto is absolute must have! So easy to make - just blend/process it all together - my kind of recipe! And it tastes so much better than store bought and no weird ingredients!
This is such a versatile recipe to have in your back pocket - you can use it in so many other recipes or just as a dip or even part of a cheese platter just to name a few.
This pesto recipe is one of the ingredients in my Basil Pesto Crusted Lamb Racks - these are an absolutely mouth watering combination of lamb, basil (pesto) and parmesan mixed with breadcrumbs to create a gorgeously crunchy crust. So yum!
Lee-Ann ♥
Some suggestions for your new found Basil Pesto skills:
Basil Pesto Crusted Lamb Racks
Pesto Lamb Cutlets with Prosciutto
Basil Pesto
Makes about ⅔ cup - super easy and super yummy basil pesto - tastes so much better than store bought!
Servings 1 cup
Calories 45kcal
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups fresh basil leaves
- ¼ cup pine nuts
- 1-2 cloves garlic
- 50 g fresh parmesan cheese grated
- ¼ cup olive oil
- Juice of 1 lemon
- salt to taste
Instructions
- Add ingredients to the bowl of a food processor/blender and process until almost smooth - adjusting oil as you go if needed. Add salt to taste.
Notes
*Please note that the amount of calories per serve is provided as a guide only, as ingredients and cooking methods can vary greatly*
Nutrition
Calories: 45kcal
