Best Basil Pesto

Best Basil Pesto

My basil pesto recipe is intoxicating with fresh basil leaves, lemony tang, and rich texture. I'm adding this recipe as a topping to our Classic Hummus and there's plenty more to add to pasta salads.

Servings

4-6

Prep Time

10 min

Cook Time

0 min

Ingredients

  • 1/2 Cup Basil
  • 1 Clove of garlic
  • 1/2 of a lemon
  • 2 Tablespoons walnuts or pine nuts
  • 1/4 grated Parmesan
  • Sprinkle of salt
  • 1/2 Cup Extra Virgin Olive Oil, reserve some for garnish
  • 1 Classic Hummus

Directions

  1. In food processor, add the basil, garlic, lemon, walnuts, parmesan and sea salt and pulse a few times.
  2. Slowly drizzle in the extra virgin olive oil until smooth.
  3. On a plate, spoon the hummus leaving a hole in the middle, add the pesto and drizzle extra virgin olive oil. Have leftover pesto? Add pastas, use as a veggie dip and spoon some in a hot soup for a deep flavor.