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homemade pesto in a jar and spread on a piece of bread
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How to Make Homemade Pesto

This Homemade Pesto recipe comes together quickly in a food processor and creates a smooth, vibrant Italian sauce you can use in countless ways.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time0 minutes
Total Time5 minutes
Course: dip
Cuisine: Italian
Servings: 8
Calories: 195kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ cups fresh basil packed
  • ½ cup parmesan cheese shredded
  • ⅓ cup toasted pine nuts
  • ¼ cup crumbled blue cheese or feta cheese
  • 2 cloves garlic cloves fresh
  • ½ tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon pepper
  • ½ cup olive oil

Instructions

  • In a food processor, pulse together the fresh basil, parmesan cheese, toasted pine nuts, blue cheese, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and oregano.
    fresh basil, parmesan cheese, toasted pine nuts, blue cheese, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and oregano in a food processor
  • Run the food processor continuously while slowly pouring in the olive oil until it is fully combined. If not combined completely, mix the rest with a spoon.
    pesto in a food processor
  • Serve immediately or chill until ready for use.
    homemade pesto in a jar with a wooden spoon

Nutrition

Calories: 195kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 216mg | Potassium: 68mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 0.5g | Vitamin A: 449IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 92mg | Iron: 1mg